Agenda and decisions

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Sandra Barr and Chris Howells.

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 22 June 2022.

It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning and Development Committee held on 22 June 2022 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To consider an application for the erection of single storey extensions to front, side and rear, dormer roof extensions, construction of mezzanine floor and partial replacement of boundary fence.

The Committee consider a report in respect of application 21/00719/FP seeking permission for the erection of single storey extensions to front, side and rear, dormer roof extensions, construction of mezzanine floor and partial replacement of boundary fence (Amended description) at Clare’s Little Bears Playgroup, Stanmore Hall, Stanmore Road, Stevenage.

It was RESOLVED that application 21/00719/FP be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report, and with the following additional Condition (No. 9) concerning use of the roof terrace, and the following additional Informative (No. 4) concerning the protection of tree roots during the construction works:

9.     The first floor terrace/balcony hereby approved shall not be available for use after 19:00 hours Monday to Friday and at no time on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank/Public Holidays.

REASON:  In the interests of protecting the amenity of neighbouring residential properties.

Additional Informative

4.     Care shall be given during the excavation and construction phase of this development hereby permitted to ensure that these works do not cause harm to any roots within the root protection area of trees adjacent the application site.

To consider an application for a Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension and front porch.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 21/01302/FPH seeking planning permission for a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension and front porch at 22 Grove Road, Stevenage.

It was RESOLVED that application 21/01302/FPH be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report.

To consider an application for the erection of a 54 bed building for C2A planning use with access, car parking, landscaping and associated works.

The Committee considered a report in respect of application 22/00098/FPM seeking planning permission for the erection of a 54-bed building for C2A planning use (in this case use as a Secure Mental Health Unit) with access, car parking, landscaping and associated works on land east of the A602 road and south of Graveley Road, Stevenage.

It was RESOLVED that, subject to the applicant entering into a Unilateral Undertaking to secure/provide financial contributions towards local employment and apprenticeships, application 22/00098/FPM be granted planning permission, subject to the conditions set out in the report and the revised Condition 5 set out in the addendum report.

To note a report on decisions taken by the Assistant Director (Planning and Regulation) 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 made, appeal decisions received, and call-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.

Special Planning & Development Committee meeting – 26 July 2022

The Chair reminded Members that a Special meeting of the Committee had been arranged to take place on 26 July 2022 in order to consider an application for the Barnwell East Development (new Michaela School).

The Development Manager advised that the reason why the application needed to be determined urgently was that Department of Education funding for the project had strict timescales, and that any delay could jeopardise this funding and timeframes for delivery of the scheme.

To consider the following motions that:

1.          Under Section 100A 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 involves 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.