Agenda for Planning and Development Committee on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 6.30pm

Agenda and decisions

Venue: Council Chamber. View directions

Contact: Lisa Jerome 01438 242203  Email: committees@stevenage.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Decision:

There were no apologies received for absence.

 

There were no declarations of interest.

2.

MINUTES - 26 MAY 2022 pdf icon PDF 266 KB

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting held on Thursday 26 May 2022.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning and Development Committee held on Thursday 26 May 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

3.

TERMS OF REFERENCE pdf icon PDF 108 KB

To note the Terms of Reference for the Committee, as agreed by the Annual Council meeting on 25 May 2022.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the Terms of Reference be noted.

4.

PLANNING POLICY UPDATE (DESIGN SPD, ARTICLE 4 DIRECTIONS AND STATION GATEWAY AAP)

To receive a presentation and update on the Design SPD, Article 4 Directions and Station Gateway Area Action Plan (AAP).

Decision:

The Committee received a presentation regarding the Design Supplementary Document, Article-4 Directions and Station Gateway Area Action Plan.

 

It was RESOLVED that the Planning Policy update be noted.

 

5.

22/00307/ENF CAR PARK TO THE SIDE OF AINTREE WAY pdf icon PDF 166 KB

To consider the unauthorised building work in allocated car parking space belonging to No.4 Aintree Way

 

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that an enforcement notice be issued and served subject to conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report, and a new condition relating to the trees:

 

  • The area should be returned to its previous state, including re-providing similar tree in locations to be agreed, at the cost of the applicant.

 

An enforcement notice be issued and served by the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulation and subject to an appointed solicitor by the Council being satisfied.

 

6.

22/00423/FP STEVENAGE BUS STATION AND TOWN SQUARE pdf icon PDF 326 KB

To consider the removal of the existing bus station and demolition of existing structures, temporary works to consist of a new public square comprising public realm, landscaping and its use as a temporary flexible multi-use space and a temporary performance kiosk in the Town Square.

 

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions as per the recommendations set out in the report, and a new condition relating to cyclist route. 

 

·       To safeguard pedestrians and other road users, the yellow brick lane should not be used by cyclists.

7.

INFORMATION REPORT - DELEGATED DECISIONS pdf icon PDF 267 KB

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

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.

8.

INFORMATION REPORT - APPEALS/CALLED IN APPLICATIONS pdf icon PDF 108 KB

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

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the report be noted.

9.

URGENT PART I BUSINESS

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

Decision:

None.

10.

EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

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.

 

Decision:

Not required.

11.

URGENT PART II BUSINESS

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

Decision:

None.