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45.

Apologies

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Apologies for absence had been received from Councillors Ray Brassington, Clive Webster and Andrew Maclean.

46.

Substitute Members

To note details of any substitution arrangements in place for the Meeting.

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There were no substitute Members.

47.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of interest from Members and Officers, relating to

items to be considered at the meeting.

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48.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 78 KB

To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 13 October 2021.

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Members expressed a view that where specific representations/views had been made by the Committee, these should be recorded within the meeting minutes going forwards.

 

The Committee noted that Councillor Mark Annett had declared an interest in application 21/00736/FUL which is why he had not made any representations as one of the Local Members.

 

Subject to the above amendments being incorporated, the Minutes of the meeting held on the 13 October 2021 were agreed as a true, accurate record.

 

Record of Voting – for: 8, against: 0, abstention: 0, absent: 3.

49.

Chair's Announcements (if any)

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The Chair and the Committee wished to place on record their thanks to Michelle Bignell (Service Leader, Licensing and Business Support) who was leaving the Council after 17 years’ service. Michelle had grown her career with the Council and had offered Members precise, clear and simple advice during her employment

Councillor Juliet Layton made a presentation on behalf of the Committee.

50.

Gambling Act 2005 - Review of the Gambling Policy Statement pdf icon PDF 66 KB

Purpose

To consider any issues raised in the consultation with stakeholders and the public on the Council’s Draft Revised Gambling Act 2005 Licensing Policy Statement and consider amendments to the Policy prior to adoption.

 

 

Recommendations

a) That the Committee considers the draft policy attached at Annex A and makes the appropriate recommendation to the Council in relation to the adoption of the Council’s revised Statement of Principles; and

 

b) That the Council continues to adopt a “no-casino resolution” for inclusion in the published Gambling Act 2005 Licensing Policy Statement.

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The Service Leader, Licensing and Business support introduced the item with the Committee noting that the Council was proposing to adopt a ‘no casino’ approach.

 

The Committee noted that test purchases were carried out in licenced premises across the District.

 

Councillor Sue Jepson proposed that:

a) That the Committee considers the draft policy attached at Annex A and makes the appropriate recommendation to the Council in relation to the adoption of the Council’s revised Statement of Principles; and

 

b) That the Council continues to adopt a “no- casino resolution” for inclusion in the published Gambling Act 2005 Licensing Policy Statement.

 

This was seconded by Councillor Juliet Layton.

 

Record of Voting - for: 8, against: 0, abstention: 0, absent: 3.

 

 

51.

Schedule of Applications pdf icon PDF 63 KB

To consider and determine the applications contained within the enclosed schedule:

 

Application No

Description

Ward Councillor(s)

Case Officer / Page No:

20/04147/FUL

Conversion of existing Grade II Listed Coln House into 7no residential units (C3), demolition of modern teaching blocks and outbuildings, erection of 17 no new residential units within former school grounds, soft and hard landscaping and drainage works at Coln House School Horcott Road Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4DNB

Councillors Steve Trotter and Stephen Andrews

Martin Perks

Page xx

20/04148/LBC

Conversion of existing Grade II Listed Coln House into 7no residential units (C3) and associated works at Coln House School Horcott Road Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4DB

Councillors Steve Trotter and Stephen Andrews

Martin Perks

Page xx

 

 

 

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20/04147/FUL

 

Coln House School, Horcott Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4DB

 

The Principle Planning Officer, Martin Perks introduced the application:

 

Conversion of existing Grade II Listed Coln House into 7no residential units (C3), demolition of modern teaching blocks and outbuildings, erection of 17 no new residential units within former school grounds, soft and hard landscaping and drainage works at Coln House School Horcott Road Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4DNB

 

The Committee noted the Update Report, which included a letter from Fairford Town Council along with associated e-mails which had been circulated and read by the Committee in advance of the meeting.

 

The Update Report also covered the location of the site, which buildings were to be demolished and retained as part of the proposed development and views of the existing site. Members further noted the locations of the protected trees which would be retained as part of the proposed development.

 

The Committee noted the proposed design of the development, acknowledging that the proposed design of the main building would ensure the exterior remained as close as possible to its existing look.

 

The Committee further noted that the Conservation Officers were content with the understated design of the proposed development.

 

The following people addressed the Committee:

 

Councillor Richard Harrison (Fairford Town Council)

 

Councillor Stephen Andrews (Ward Member)

 

Following a Member question, the Committee noted that were no objections to the proposed development in relation to archaeological concerns around the development of on-site playing fields. If any artificial surfaces were to be added then this would require planning permission to be sought and subsequently granted.

 

The Committee noted that the maintenance of the playing fields would remain the responsibility of the Town Council.

 

The Committee further noted that the developer was aware of the Council’s climate change toolkit. The developer had set out what measures they would be incorporating into the scheme which covered energy efficiency of the properties, water conservation. The Committee noted that the measures outlined by the developer were deemed reasonable by Officers in terms of climate change mitigations.

 

In response to a Member query around the mixing of traditional and new/innovative housing on a single, small development, Members were shown pictures outlining the differences in building design. The Committee noted that the inclusion of new/innovative homes were deemed as appropriate given the location of these on the proposed development.

 

The Committee acknowledged the work undertaken by Gloucestershire County Council and Fairford Town Council which had resulted in the progression of the proposed development.

 

The Committee noted the existing conditions attributed to the development which covered extensions and building modifications –

 

The Committee noted that the issue of commuted sums was a matter for negotiation between the County Council and the developer. This related to land outside of the proposed development. This was part of the handing over process to Fairford Town Council and the monies associated with the upkeep and maintenance of the community areas.

 

Following a Member question, the Committee noted that the inclusion of the sustainability  ...  view the full minutes text for item 51.

52.

Sites Inspection Briefing

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There were no scheduled Sites Inspection Briefing visits.

53.

Licensing Sub-Committees

Members for Wednesday 24 November 2021 (if required):

 

Councillors Ray Brassington, Sue Jepson, Juliet Layton, Dilys Neill, Gary Selwyn

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The Committee noted the rota for attendance at the Licensing Sub-Committee on the 24 November 2021 (if the meeting was required).

 

Members noted the importance of ensuring that Licensing-Sub Committees remained quorate so that business could be transacted.

 

The Committee agreed that the Licensing Sub-Committee and Sites Inspection Briefings rotas be appended to this agenda item at future meetings.

 

The Meeting commenced at 10:00 and closed at 11:50