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There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 03 October 2024.

To follow

Minutes of the 03 October 2024 will be presented at a future meeting of committee.

To RESOLVE that:

1)   in the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes is delegated to the Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration         along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and

2)   in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration is delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

3)   To note the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Development Committee and meeting guidance.

The Committee RESOLVED that:

1.            The procedure for hearing objections and meeting guidance be noted.

2.            In the event of changes being made to recommendations by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of those changes be delegated to the Corporate Director, Place along the broad lines indicated at the meeting; and

3.            In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Corporate Director, Place be delegated authority to do so, provided always that the Corporate Director does not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision

Nil items.

The update report was noted.

Jerry Bell, Area Planning Manager, introduced the application for removal of existing permanent structures. Alterations to existing landscaping and provision of hard and soft landscaping, public realm improvements, a flexible event space, retail pavilion (use class E) and all associated works and structures. Provision of road amendments to Upper Bank Street and Montgomery Street and pedestrian friendly public realm and layout enhancements to Water Street.

Nicholas Jehan, Case Officer, provided a presentation on the application. The Officer’s recommendation was to grant planning permission with conditions and planning obligations

Committee, officers, provided more details on the following elements of the application:

• Following the amendments to the application, do officers feel like enough engagement was performed by the council with local residents? Officers detailed the level of engagement was consistent with council policy, which is above statutory guidelines. Residents are welcome to make representations right up until the day before this committee meeting, and only one was received.

The committee debated the application, highlighted how the committee was pleased to see the changes to the application from the applicant. The committee moved to the vote.

On a vote of 6 in favour, 0 against and 0 abstentions the Committee 2

RESOLVED to accept the officer recommendation that planning

permission be granted.

Removal of existing permanent structures. Alterations to existing landscaping

and provision of hard and soft landscaping, public realm improvements, a

flexible event space, retail pavilion (use class E) and all associated works and

structures. Provision of road amendments to Upper Bank Street and

Montgomery Street and pedestrian friendly public realm and layout

enhancements to Water Street.

With conditions and planning obligations

The committee thanked Jerry Bell for 18 years of service at the Council and wished him well in his new role at Westminster Council.