Agenda and minutes
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence.
The quorum for the Planning and Licensing Committee is 3 members.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair began the meeting by welcoming Members and members of the public in attendance, and reminded those in attendance of the Committee’s procedure rules.
Apologies had been received from Councillor Dilys Neill. Councillor David Fowles had indicated to the Chair that he would be late arriving to the meeting.
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Substitute Members To note details of any substitution arrangements in place for the Meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no substitute members. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from Members and Officers, relating to items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest
The Chair declared that he knew the agent Paul Fong who is married to an officer of the Council when he was an officer himself in Environmental Health and there were some social occasions over a decade ago. The lawyer present advised that whilst it was not an interest that needed to be declared, it was important to avoid bias or the perception of bias where possible.
David Fowles joined the meeting at 14:05
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 13 November 2024. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee on 13 November 2024 were considered as part of the pack.
There were no comments or changes proposed to the minutes.
The acceptance of the minutes was proposed by Councillor Patrick Coleman and seconded by Councillor Daryl Corps.
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Chair's Announcements To receive any announcements from the Chair of the Planning and Licensing Committee
Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair made the following announcements:
The Chair began by noting that the Senior Democratic Services Officer, Caleb Harris, was leaving the Council and wished to thank him on behalf of the Committee for the support given to him personally and to the Committee.
The Chair then noted the disappointing turnout at the most recent Sites Inspection Briefing and reminded Members of the importance of the meetings, and to communicate with the Chair if they were not able to attend. It was noted that some Members may have not seen the agenda for the meeting beforehand, but that these meetings were held at a regular point each month.
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Public questions A maximum of 15 minutes is allocated for an “open forum” of public questions at committee meetings. No person may ask more than two questions (including supplementary questions) and no more than two such questions may be asked on behalf of one organisation. The maximum length of oral questions or supplementary questions by the public will be two minutes. Questions must relate to the responsibilities of the Committee but questions in this section cannot relate to applications for determination at the meeting.
The response may take the form of: a) A direct oral response (maximum length: 2 minutes); b) Where the desired information is in a publication of the Council or other published work, a reference to that publication; or c) Where the reply cannot conveniently be given orally, a written answer circulated later to the questioner. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no public questions. |
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Member questions A maximum period of fifteen minutes is allowed for Member questions. Questions must be directed to the Chair and must relate to the remit of the committee but may not relate to applications for determination at the meeting.
Questions will be asked in the order notice of them was received, except that the Chair may group together similar questions.
The deadline for submitting questions is 5.00pm on the working day before the day of the meeting unless the Chair agrees that the question relates to an urgent matter, in which case the deadline is 9.30am on the day of the meeting.
A member may submit no more than two questions. At the meeting the member may ask a supplementary question arising directly from the original question or the reply. The maximum length of a supplementary question is one minute.
The response to a question or supplementary question may take the form of: a) A direct oral response (maximum length: 2 minutes); b) Where the desired information is in a publication of the Council or other published work, a reference to that publication; or c) Where the reply cannot conveniently be given orally, a written answer circulated later to the questioner. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no member questions. |
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24/00066/FUL - New Barn Farm, Temple Guiting Proposal Conversion of a traditional barn to residential use and the erection of five new-build residential dwellings, the provision of landscaping, demolition of five existing agricultural barns and associated works at New Barn Farm Temple Guiting Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5RW
Case Officer Martin Perks
Ward Member Councillor Len Wilkins
Recommendation Refuse
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Minutes: The application was for the conversion of a traditional barn to residential use and the erection of five new-build residential dwellings, the provision of landscaping, demolition of five existing agricultural barns and associated works at New Barn Farm, Temple Guiting, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5RW.
The Chair invited the Principal Planning Officer to introduce the application.
Councillor Michael Krier from Temple Guiting Parish Council spoke and outlined the background to the site, the farm buildings and the previous proposals for the site. It was noted that the Parish Council had discussed the application and confirmed its support for the revised application following the addressing of the recent concerns.
The agent Paul Fong then spoke and addressed the application. It was noted that the site provided opportunities to provide housing in the District and that the main differences between the parties related to the design. It was noted that the sustainability of the proposal was key, and the former agricultural heritage of the site was being retained through the plans.
Councillor Len Wilkins as the Ward Member addressed the Committee, noting that the differing views on the design of the proposal were subjective. It was highlighted that there needed to a balanced assessment of the proposed design and how the application could save the 18th century barn and restore it for a new use. It was highlighted that Temple Guiting had tourists passing through the area, and the current site was not the most attractive.
Members who attended the Sites Inspection Briefing then spoke. It was noted that the proposals would be very beneficial to bring the barn back into use and help to develop the image of the area. But it was also noted by many Members that the design proposals for housing at the back of the site would be a juxtaposition with the restoration of the barn.
Members Questions
It was asked about whether any changes could be made to the design to allow a housing development of a similar size to be done in a more sympathetic way to the current site. The Senior Conservation Officer noted that the principle of development was acceptable to officers, but the site was in the conservation area. However, there were changes proposed in the pre-application stage such as ancillary structures to fit into the history of the site. But it was highlighted that there were no changes made to the current housing design proposal following the advice given.
At paragraph 10.15 on the financial viability appraisal, it was raised that the affordable housing proposal and financial contributions could not be met. It was asked if there would be some flexibility with this. The Principal Planning Officer noted that Planning Policy H2 did make ... view the full minutes text for item 78.
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Sites Inspection Briefing Members for 8 January 2025 (if required)
Councillors Ray Brassington, Daryl Corps, Mark Harris, Andrew Maclean, Gary Selwyn and Michael Vann Additional documents: Minutes: There were no sites inspection briefings planned. |
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Licensing Sub-Committee Members for 18 December 2024 Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis, Private Hire, and Street Trading Consent Matters) (if required – to be confirmed at the meeting)
Councillors Mark Harris, Julia Judd, David Fowles, Ian Watson and Michael Vann Additional documents: Minutes: There were no Licensing Sub-Committees planned. |
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