Agenda and decisions

Apologies for absence were received were submitted on behalf of Councillor Graham Snell.

There were no declarations of interest.

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting of the Planning & Development Committee held on 5 March 2024.

The minutes of the Planning and Development Committee were APPROVED as a correct record.

To consider the retrofit of 7no. apartment blocks comprising the installation of external wall insulation in render and brick-effect render finish; re-roof with Solar PV array system; replacement of windows on stairwell facade, replacement windows and doors; upgrade of external ventilation and replacement balconies.

The Committee considered the report in respect of application 24/00060/FPM seeking permission for the installation of external wall insulation and associated external finish, installation of solar PV array system; replacement roof tiles; replacement of external windows and doors, alterations to external ventilation and balcony upgrade.

It was RESOLVED that 24/00060/FPM be granted planning permission.

To consider the retrofit of 4no. apartment blocks. Works include: the installation of external wall insulation in render finish and brick-effect render finish; re-roof with Solar PV array system; replacement of windows on stairwell facade, new windows and doors. Upgrade of ventilation and top up of loft insulation.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 24/00076/FPM seeking planning permission for the installation of external wall insulation and associated external finish, installation of solar PV array system; replacement roof tiles; replacement of external windows and doors, alterations to external ventilation and balcony upgrades.

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00076/FPM be granted planning permissions, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To consider the placement of 7x 20ft shipping containers and 1x 40ft shipping container.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 24/00137/FP seeking planning permission for the placement of 7no. 20ft shipping containers and 1no. 40ft shipping container.

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00137/FP be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To consider the change of use of ground floor retail unit (80 Queensway), first and second floor office units (58-80 Queensway) and Forum Chambers (all Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3) and all associated ancillary infrastructure, and the upward extension of two additional storeys and associated external alterations and works to create a total of 71 residential units.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 23/00502/FPM seeking planning permission for the change of use of ground floor retail unit (80 Queensway), first and second floor office units (58-80 Queensway) and Forum Chambers (all Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3) and all associated ancillary infrastructure, and the upward extension of two additional storeys and associated external alterations and works to create a total of 71 residential units.

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00502/FPM be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of 1no. detached three-bedroom dwelling with associated car parking.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 23/00477/OP seeking planning permission for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for the erection of 1no. detached three bedroom dwelling with associated car parking.

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00477/OP be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To consider a Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as 4no. self-contained studio flats.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 23/00824/CLEU seeking certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as 4no. self-contained studio flats.

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00824/CLEU:

1.     Refuse certificate of Lawfulness

2.     Issue Enforcement notice

To consider the modification of the S106 agreement; paragraph 3.1 of Schedule 5 (Traffic Management and Parking) and paragraph 1.1 and 1.2 of Schedule 9 (Highways Works) attached to planning permission reference number 19/00743/FPM.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 24/00089/S106 seeking permission for the Modification of the S106 agreement; paragraph 3.1 of Schedule 5 (Traffic Management and Parking) and paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 of Schedule 9 (Highways Works) attached to planning permission reference number 19/00743/FPM.

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00089/S106 be granted permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To consider a deed of variation to S106 Agreement dated 11.08.2016 approved under planning permission reference 15/00253/OPM to delete clause 12.5 and insert new clause 19, which incorporates a mortgage exclusion clause.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 22/00764/S106 seeking planning permission for the deed of variation to S106 Agreement dated 11.08.2016 approved under planning permission reference 15/00253/OPM to delete clause 12.5 and insert new clause 19, which incorporates a mortgage exclusion clause.

It was RESOLVED that application 22/00764/S106 be granted permission, subject to the conditions set out tin the report.

To consider a breach of servicing condition.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 23/00774/ENF seeking permission to issue an Enforcement Notice and served by the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation and subject to an appointed solicitor by the Council being satisfied as to the evidence requiring compliance with condition 1 (Servicing) attached to planning permission reference 06/00177/FP (Allowed under appeal: APP/K1935/A/06/2031844) in relation to ASDA Stores Ltd, Monkswood Way, Stevenage.

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00774/ENF:

1.     Issue an Enforcement Notice including all time periods.

2.     Enforcement Notice to be delegated to the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation.

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

The Committee considered a report in respect of delegated Planning Decisions.

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.

To note a report on appeals and called-in applications.

The Committee considered a report in respect of Appeals/Called-in applications.

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.

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

There were 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.

To receive an update on enforcement investigation of HMO’s in Stevenage.

The Committee considered a report in respect of the planning review on the legal status of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) in Stevenage.

It was RESOLVED that the item be noted.

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

There were none.