Agenda and decisions

Apologies were received from Councillors Mrs Lloyds and Graham Lawrence.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting held on Tuesday 7 September 2021.

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on Tuesday 7 September 2021be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider erection of industrial unit comprising a workshop and offices with external parking area

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report.

To consider Variation of conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 12 (Car Parking Provision),  13 (Cycle Parking Provision),  17 (Business Retention), 18 (Restriction on Retail) and 19 (Restriction on Retail) attached to planning permission reference number 16/00395/FPM

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report.

To consider part change of use of ground floor of the main house to use as a dance studio

The application 21/00357/FP was differed to the next Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 6.30 pm in the Council Chamber.

To consider development not in accordance with approved plans 17/00734/FPH

The application 21/01025/ENF was deferred to the next Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 2 November 2021 at 6.30 pm in the Council Chamber.

The application was deferred to allow extra time to owners of 7 Boxfield Green to prepare for the Committee meeting. 

To consider unauthorised construction of vehicle parking area

It was RESOLVED that the Enforcement Notice be issued and served, subject to the conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report

To consider whether the two sites of interest detailed in the “Proposal” have architectural or historic interest. 

The Committee received a report in relation to a proposed listing consultation from Historic England. The Development Manager explained that Historic England was considering whether the following two sites had special architectural or historic interest:

·       Scenes of Everyday Life by William Mitchell, Park Place, underpass.

·       Former Co-operative house (now Primark) including mural by Gyula Bajo of CWS architects’ Department.

Members were in support of the proposal on the grounds that both sites worth preserving given the history of mural and the significant piece of artwork.

It was RESOLVED that the proposed listing consultation from Historic England be noted. 

To consider the attached list of street names for Stevenage following both existing being used and new names being suggested.

The Committee received an updated list of street names for Stevenage. The list was approved by the Name and Numbering Committee, and all Members consultation took place in summer 2021.

Members agreed that the street names should be gender balanced and culturally diverse.

It was RESOLVED that the Street Naming and Numbering list be noted.

To note a report on decisions taken by the Assistant Director Planning and Regulatory in accordance with his delegated authority.

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To note a report on decisions taken by the Assistant Director Planning and Regulatory in accordance with his delegated authority.

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To consider any Part I Business accepted by the Chair as urgent.

None.

To consider the following motions that:

1.    Under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraphs 1-7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as amended by Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

2.    That Members consider the reasons for the following reports (if any)being in Part II and determine whether or not maintaining the exemption from disclosure of the information contained therein outweighs the public interest in disclosure.

Not required.

To consider any Part II Business accepted by the Chair as urgent.

None.