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Apologies for absence Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Claire Simm. |
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Declarations of interest Additional documents: Minutes: Councillor Keith Inston, Chair of the Planning Committee, declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda item 10, application 19/00947/FUL, Mirage Youth Centre, Howland Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PY.
Councillor Olivia Birch declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda item 6, application 19/00391/OUT, Land East of 86 Arthur Street, Parkfield, Wolverhampton.
Councillor Mak Singh declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda item 11, application 19/01258/FUL, 11 Leighton Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AP. |
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 329 KB [To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record] Additional documents: Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12 November 2019 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Matters Arising [To consider any matters arising] Additional documents: Minutes: There were no matters arising. |
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19/01228/FUL - Land East of 150 Gorsebrook Road, Wolverhampton PDF 1 MB [To consider the planning application] Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 19/01228/FUL - Change of use to a gypsy and travellers transit site, providing temporary accommodation for travellers evicted from unlawful encampments. Works will include installation of a perimeter fence with security vehicle gate, a modular unit containing sanitary facilities, erection of a secure bin store, and installation of external lighting and CCTV.
Stephen Alexander, Head of City Planning, reported the following updates since the agenda had been published:
The Head of City Planning outlined the report and addressed all concerns that had been raised regarding the application.
He further stated that the condition on page 21 of the report regarding the maximum stay period was incorrect and should state ‘Maximum stay period 14 days and no return within twelve months.’
Mr Naseem addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application. He alleged that two Members of the Planning Committee had previously attended a Labour Group meeting where they had voted in support of the proposed plans. In the interest of fairness, he therefore requested that these Members be excluded from voting on this item.
In response to this, Councillor Keith Inston, Chair of the Planning Committee, confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee had voted in support of the consultation process not the application itself.
Stephen Alexander, Head of City Planning, responded to the statements made. He confirmed that the procedural issues had been raised outside of the Committee and would be dealt with accordingly and advised members of the Committee to consider the material planning considerations.
Ms Michelle Caney addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Members of the Committee recognised the importance of securing a site and whilst some Members felt the proposals were acceptable, others expressed concern.
Resolved: That planning application 19/01228/FUL be granted subject to any necessary conditions including:
Meeting adjourned 14.35
Meeting reconvened 14.45 ... view the full minutes text for item 5. |
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19/00391/OUT - Land East of 86 Arthur Street, Parkfield, Wolverhampton PDF 615 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 19/00391/OUT - Outline Planning Permission for Residential Development (13No. dwellings indicative) Access to the site only.
Miss Claweryaddressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.
Having declared an interest, Councillor Olivia Birch left the meeting room whilst the application was considered.
Mr Andrew Lane addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Members of the Committee raised concerns regarding access and parking and felt the proposals were unacceptable.
Resolved: That planning application 19/00391/OUT be refused for the following reason:
Councillor Olivia Birch returned to the meeting |
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19/01048/FUL - Aldi, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton PDF 472 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 19/01048/FUL - Extension of existing food retail store (Class A1) with associated alterations to existing car parking, access, servicing & landscaping. The application includes the incorporation into the A1 site of 2 adjoining residential properties and part of the garden of a third.
Tracey Homfray, Planning Officer, reported that since the agenda had been published four letters supporting the application had been received.
Mr Ryley addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.
Tracey Homfray, Planning Officer, responded to the statements made and stated that should the application be granted, conditions would be in place to help reduce noise disturbance from construction and demolition.
Mr Latchem addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Members of the Committee raised concerns regarding noise disturbance from deliveries and construction work and requested that such disturbance be mitigated by way of condition.
Resolved: Delegated Authority to Grant Planning Permission subject to a satisfactory coal mining report, and subject to the following conditions:
Retail floor Area not to exceed 1260m2, gross internal area and the net sales area shall not exceed 1692m2. |
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19/00106/FUL - Land To The Rear Of 45 Rookery Road, Wolverhampton. PDF 631 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 19/00106/FUL - Erection of 8 apartments and 4 houses to include remedial, access works and landscaping.
Resolved: That the Strategic Director Place be given delegated authority to grant planning application 19/00106/FUL subject to:
(i) Section 106 Agreement to secure:
(ii) Subject to any appropriate conditions including (but not limited to):
Long-term Landscape Management Plan |
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19/01105/FUL - Tudor Villa, Finchfield Gardens, Wolverhampton PDF 719 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 19/01105/FUL - Front, side and rear extensions, plus a dormer window in the rear roof space.
Mr Paul Pearson addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.
Mrs Sandeep Suniara addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Members of the Committee expressed concern with the scale and design of the rear extension and felt the proposals were unacceptable.
Resolved: That planning application 19/01105/FUL be refused for the following reasons:
Design not in keeping with the conservation area. |
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19/00947/FUL - Mirage Youth Centre, Howland Close, Wolverhampton, WV9 5PY PDF 264 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: Having declared an interest, Councillor Keith Inston left the meeting room whilst the application was considered and Vice Chair, Councillor Anwen Muston, chaired the item.
The Committee considered a report regarding 19/00947/FUL - Change of Use from former Youth Centre (D1) to Residential Children's Home (C2) with internal alterations to create nine bedrooms and other ancillary spaces.
Councillor Louise Miles addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.
Jennifer Nicholds, Planning Officer, responded to the statements made and explained that the concerns raised had been addressed.
Mr Mike Bates addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Resolved: That planning application 19/00947/FUL be granted subject to any necessary conditions including:
Councillor Keith Inston returned to the meeting and resumed his role as Chairman. |
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19/01258/FUL - 11 Leighton Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AP PDF 42 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 19/01258/FUL - Retrospective application for raised terrace.
Having declared an interest, Councillor Mak Singh left the meeting room whilst the application was considered.
Mr Manni Jutla addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.
Mr Hardeep Singh addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Resolved: That planning application 19/01258/FUL be refused for the following reasons: The raised terrace allows for overlooking of neighbouring gardens causing an unacceptable loss of privacy. |