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: Apologies were received from the Chair of the Committee, Councillor Ray Brassington. The Vice-Chair, Councillor Patrick Coleman, took the chair in his absence. |
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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. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 7 August 2024. Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 7 August 2024 were approved with no amendments.
RESOLVED: To APPROVE the minutes of the meeting held on 7 August 2024. |
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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 had no announcements. |
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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 questions from members of the public. |
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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 questions from Members. |
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Gambling Act 2005 Statement of Principles (Policy) Review 2024 Purpose The report details the statutory requirement to review the current Policy and provide Committee with a draft document for consultation.
Recommendations That the Committee: 1. Considers the draft Statement of Principles at Annex A; and, 2. That, subject to any further amendments, a consultation exercise to seek the views of the trade and relevant stakeholders on the revised Policy be approved.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Business Manager for the Environmental, Welfare and Revenue Service introduced the report. They explained that the Council was required to review the policy once every three years. The Business Manager explained the amendments to the report, which were minor.
Members discussed the report;
Councillor Mark Harris proposed accepting the recommendations. The proposal was seconded by Councillor David Fowles.
RESOLVED: That the Planning and Licensing Committee 1. NOTE the draft Statement of Principles at Annex A; and, 2. APPROVE that a consultation exercise be carried out to seek the views of the trade and relevant stakeholders on the revised Policy.
Voting record- For 10, against 0, abstain 0
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24/00834/FUL - Wyck Cottage, Wyck Rissington Proposal Erection of single-storey rear extension to replace existing and associated works at Wyck Cottage Wyck Rissington Cheltenham Glos GL54 2PN.
Case Officer Mark Fisher
Ward Member Councillor Andrew Maclean
Recommendation Refuse Additional documents:
Minutes: In introducing the application, the Chair stated that the Committee would be taking the first and second applications as one item. This was because the applications constituted the full planning permission and listed building consent for the same building works.
The application was for the planning permission and listed building consent associated with the erection of a single-storey rear extension to replace existing and associated works at Wyck Cottage, Wyck Rissington, GL54 2PN.
A representative from the Parish Council, Peter Watson, addressed the Committee. He explained that he was not a Councillor, but represented Wyck Rissington Parish Council as the Chair of its Planning Advisory Group. He said that the extension would be an improvement to the 1990s conservatory in place and would not add substantial mass.
The applicant, Andrew Lathe, addressed the Committee. He highlighted the improvement to residential amenity of the property from replacing the existing conservatory.
Councillor Andrew Maclean, the ward member, addressed the Committee raising points about the increased energy efficiency of the building.
The Case Officer introduced the report.
Member Questions Members asked questions of the officers, which were responded to in the following way:
Member comments In discussing the application, Members made the following comments;
Councillor David Fowles proposed a site visit, which might be beneficial to understanding the application prior to a decision being ... view the full minutes text for item 45.
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24/00835/LBC - Wyck Cottage, Wyck Rissington Proposal Erection of single-storey rear extension to replace existing and associated works at Wyck Cottage Wyck Rissington Cheltenham Glos GL54 2PN.
Case Officer Mark Fisher
Ward Member Councillor Andrew Maclean
Recommendation Refuse Additional documents:
Minutes: This item was dealt with as part of the prior agenda item. |
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24/01915/SPANOT - Prior Approval Notification (Solar Panels) Cirencester Leisure Centre Proposal Prior Approval for the Installation of 676No. roof mounted solar PV panels of total installed capacity 300.82kWp on Cirencester Leisure Centre roof at Cotswold Leisure Centre Old Tetbury Road Cirencester Glos GL7 1US.
Case Officer Kristina Carter
Ward Member Councillor Ray Brassington
Recommendation Prior Approval Not Required Additional documents:
Minutes: The Case Officer introduced the item, explaining that prior approval was needed due to the generation of more than 50kW of power. The site of the application was owned by the Council, which was the reason for referring the application to the Committee.
The application was for the Prior Approval for the Installation of 676 roof mounted solar PV panels with a total installed capacity of 300.82kWp on Cirencester Leisure Centre roof at Cotswold Leisure Centre, Old Tetbury Road, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 1US.
The application was briefly discussed, and the Case Officer confirmed that the panels would be made of a non-reflective material. Members also welcomed the green energy production resulting from the proposals.
Councillor Mark Harris proposed approving the application and Councillor Julia Judd seconded the proposal.
RESOLVED: to APPROVE the application.
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24/01689/LBC - Corinium Museum Cirencester Proposal Works including gutter repairs, and roof structure repairs. Alterations to chimney, rooflights and rainwater goods at Corinium Museum Park Street Cirencester Glos GL7 2BX.
Case Officer Justin Ayton
Ward Member Councillor Mark Harris
Recommendation Approve Additional documents:
Minutes: The application was for works including gutter repairs, and roof structure repairs. Alterations to chimney, rooflights and rainwater goods at the Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 2BX. The application was referred to the Committee as the Council was the applicant. The Case Officer introduced the application. They explained that there was no loss of historic fabric to the application, and it would fix the damage to the roof and gutters. All materials would be replaced like for like, with the exception of oak which would be used instead of elm due to availability. The Case Officer explained that sheep’s wool would be used to insulate the roof.
Members briefly discussed the report, stating that the work to protect the property was welcome, particularly the change of insultation material to one that was more appropriate for a historic building.
Councillor Mark Harris proposed approving the application.
Councillor Gary Selwyn seconded the proposal.
RESOLVED: To APPROVE the application.
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Sites Inspection Briefing Members for 9 October 2024 (if required)
Councillors Ray Brassington, Patrick Coleman, David Fowles, Dilys Neill, Michael Vann. Additional documents: Minutes: There was no sites inspection briefing required at the time of the meeting. |
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Licensing Sub-Committee Members for 26 September 2024 Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis, Private Hire and Street Trading Consent Matters) (if required)
Additional documents: Minutes: The Governance Officer confirmed that a meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxis, Private Hire and Street Trading Consent) would be required on 26 September 2024. |
Carried
Rejected