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To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting of the Development Committee held on 2 March 2023.

The Committee RESOLVED

That the unrestricted minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 2 March 2023 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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 Place 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 Place 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 published update report was noted.

Paul Buckenham, Development Manager, introduced the application form erection of a single storey rooftop extension to provide 7 new dwellings.

Gareth Owens, Planning Officer, provided a presentation on the application. The Committee were reminded of the key features of the application, including photographs of the site and surrounds. The Officer’s recommendation was to grant planning permission.

Further to questions from the Committee, officers provided more details on the following elements of the application:

• Could details of previous applications on the site be shared? How does this application differ and how did the applicants respond to the previous applications, along with the pre-consultation period? Officers stated how the pre-consultation was carried out and how the advice was given based on the previous applications, including fire safety, the footprint of the application and type of dwellings included.
• The building featured in the application, what is the make up of it, how many affordable dwellings are contained within? Officers confirmed that the building has a mixture of social rent and freeholding, the application will all be within the guidelines of the local plan.
• There are concerns with fire safety, what have the applicants done to reassure residents that the building will be safe? Will there need to be additional fire safety additions due to the height? The agent explained how the applicant will be engaging with residents, including sharing with residents the materials that will be used in the development for reassurance. Officers confirmed that as the building is under 30 meters, it will not need additional stairwell exits. The agent confirmed the building is 5 meters below the 30meter threshold and the design will be worked to the new building safety regulations.
• Has the additional weight from the top of the building been considered? Officers confirmed this would be for the applicant to demonstrate within building regulations and not for planning permission to agree. The agent confirmed that additional weight has been considered and will be clarified early in the development.
• What will the impact be on the community infrastructure with this application? Officers confirmed that as part of the application process, it is liable for the community infrastructure levy, which will be used in the local area.
• What kind of materials will the development be using? The agent confirmed that the materials that will be used in the extension will be more lightweight than the current building and the cladding will be a zero-fire risk product.
• How much disruption will this cause the current residents? What health and safety mitigation is in place for residents living within the development? The agent confirmed that health and safety measures will be in place for residents as well as the workers in the development. The majority of the work will be done off site and will have a limited impact on the residents.

The Committee debated the application, highlighting the following themes:

• The application would benefit from larger dwellings, but overall the application is sensible.
• Much of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.1

Nil items.