Agenda and minutes
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Contact: Victoria Rainsford Committee Officer
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To approve the accuracy of the minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2016. Minutes: The Strategic Director for Transformation and Resources submitted the minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2016.
Councillor J Walsh requested that the following amendments be made in connection with minute 22 (in bold):
Councillor S Foulkes declared a prejudicial interest in connection with Item 13 on the agenda (47 Heath Road, Bebington) – minute 33 refers – by virtue of being acquainted with the applicant.
Councillor S Foulkes declared a personal interest in connection with an application listed within Item 16 on the agenda (Planning Applications Decided Under Delegated Powers) – minute 36 refers- by virtue of being Board of Magenta Living Housing.
Resolved – That the minutes be approved subject to the above amendments.
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MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members of the committee are asked whether they have any personal or prejudicial interests in connection with any application on the agenda and, if so, to declare them and state the nature of the interest. Minutes: Councillor A Leech declared a prejudicial interest in connection with item 8 ( land to the rear of White-Haven, 8 Heron Road), by virtue of her being acquainted with the building partner.
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REQUESTS FOR SITE VISITS Members are asked to request all site visits before any application is considered. Minutes: The following site visits were unanimously approved:
APP/16/00694: HURSTWOODS INTERNATIONAL LTD, ALEXANDRA ROAD, NEW BRIGHTON, CH45 0JZ – ERECTION OF 2 NO.FOUR – STOREY 80 BED RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMES WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL WORKS AND LANDSCAPING AFTER DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FOOD PROCESSING FACTORY AND ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS Minutes: The Chair agreed to vary the order of business.
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Boult it was:
Resolved (12:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Hodson it was:
Resolved (12:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Realey it was:
Resolved (12:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
Councillor K Hodson declared a personal interest in connection with this application by virtue of her being a resident of Pipers Lane.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Boult it was:
Resolved (8:4) – That the application be refused on the following grounds:
The proposed development, having regard to its siting, scale, form and design, and to its relationship with the adjoining Green Belt and Area of Special Landscape Value, would result in a form of development that is in sharp contrast to the predominant character of Pipers Lane and would form an unduly prominent addition to the street scene and surrounding landscape, with specific reference to views from the Dee Coast Area of Special Landscape Value, which would give rise to demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the area and visual amenities, contrary to Policies HS4 (Criteria for New Housing Development) and LA1 (Protection of Areas of Special Landscape Value) of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.
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Minutes: Having previously declared a prejudicial interest in connection with this application, Councillor Leech left the room during consideration of this item. Councillor. The Deputy Chairperson (Councillor D Realey), took the Chair for this item.
A Petitioner addressed the Committee
A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee
On a motion by Councillor Boult and Councillor Elderton it was:
Resolved (8:3) That the application be refused on the following grounds:
The proposed development, having regard to the dimensions of the site and those of the dwelling proposed and the close proximity of the proposed dwelling to the site boundaries, would appear out of keeping with the existing pattern of development, appearing incongruous in the street scene and represents a cramped and contrived form of development in comparison to the surrounding built form and would lead to the creation of unsatisfactory habitable conditions by reason of poor outlook to the rear of the proposed development. The development would therefore be contrary to Policy HS4 of the Wirral Unitary Development Plan.
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Minutes: Members were informed that this application has now been withdrawn and therefore it was not considered.
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
A Petitioner addressed the Committee.
The Applicant addressed the Committee.
A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee.
On a motion by Councillor Lewis and seconded by Councillor Elderton it was:
Resolved (8:4) That the application be refused on the following grounds:
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Minutes: Resolved – That consideration of this item be deferred for a formal site visit.
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
A Ward Councillor addressed the Committee.
On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Walsh it was:
Resolved (10:1) (with one abstention) that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted the above application for consideration.
On a motion by Councillor Realey and seconded by Councillor Williams it was:
Resolved (12:0) That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:
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Additional documents: Minutes: Members were advised that planning application APP/14/01198 was reported to Planning Committee on 18 February 2016 whereby it was resolved that approve the development of 10 dwellings on the site subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement.
Members heard how since the decision of the Planning Committee, the Court of Appeal has ruled that contributions for affordable housing should not be sought from small scale and self- build developments.
The report sought approval from Members that the requirement for a section 106 Legal Agreement to secure on-site affordable housing be removed from the Planning Committee’s resolution on 18 February 2016 and that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to now approve the application subject to conditions as outlined in the attached report previously considered by Members.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Hodson it was:
Resolved (4:2) ( with 6 abstentions) – that the requirement for a Section 106 Agreement to secure on-site provision of affordable housing be removed from the Planning Committee’s resolution of 18th February 2016 and that delegated authority is given to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to approve application APP/14/01198.
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Additional documents: Minutes: Members were advised that planning application OUT/15/00977 was reported to Planning Committee on 26 November 2015 whereby it was resolved that approve the development of 10 dwellings on the site subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement.
Members heard how since the decision of the Planning Committee, the Court of Appeal has ruled that contributions for affordable housing should not be sought from small scale and self- build developments.
The report sought approval from Members that the requirement for a section 106 Legal Agreement to secure on-site affordable housing be removed from the Planning Committee’s resolution on 26 November 2015 and that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to now approve the application subject to conditions as outlined in the attached report previously considered by Members.
On a motion by Councillor Elderton and seconded by Councillor Hodson it was:
Resolved (4:2) ( with 6 abstentions) – that the requirement for a Section 106 Agreement to secure on-site provision of affordable housing be removed from the Planning Committee’s resolution of 26th November 2015 and that delegated authority is given to the Head of Planning and Regeneration to approve application OUT/15/00977.
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Planning Applications Decided Under Delegated Powers Between 09/07/2016 and 05/08/2016 PDF 86 KB Minutes: The Assistant Chief Executive submitted a report detailing planning applications decided under delegated powers between 09/07/2016 and 05/08/2016.
Resolved – That the report be noted.
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