Venue: Online Meeting
Contact: Donna Cope Tel 01902 554452 or email donna.cope@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Note: Please note this meeting will be conducted in line with the The Local Authorities and Police and Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police and Crime Panel Meetings) (England and Wales) Regulations 2020.
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Apologies for absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mak Singh and Clare Simm.
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Declarations of interest Minutes: Councillor Olivia Birch declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda items 5 and 8 as a ward member of Bilston North however, the Chair confirmed that this was not required.
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Minutes of the previous meeting PDF 329 KB [To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record] Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 17 November 2020 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
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Matters Arising [To consider any matters arising] Minutes: Councillor Alan Butt requested that Planning Officers include post codes within their reports.
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20/01170/FUL - 1 Waite Road, Wolverhampton PDF 492 KB [To consider the planning application]
Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 20/01170/FUL - Change of use from a private dwelling house into a children's home for two children.
Tracey Homfray, Planning Officer, reported that since the agenda had been published, a response had been received from Children’s Services confirming they had no objections to the proposal.
Mr Anthony Buckley addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Councillor Muston moved the recommendations and the Chair seconded the recommendations.
Councillor Waite welcomed the proposal.
Resolved: That planning application 20/01170/FUL be granted.
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20/00467/FUL - Land Adjacent 118 Woodthorne Road South, Wolverhampton PDF 236 KB [To consider the planning application]
Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 20/00467/FUL - Erection of one, three-bedroom dormer bungalow.
Mr Nigel Morris addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.
Due to technical issues Councillor Inston, Chair of the Planning Committee, became disconnected from the meeting so Councillor Anwen Muston, Vice Chair, took over.
Councillor Thompson felt that the proposals were extremely unacceptable and was frustrated that Members could not access the site during their visit.
Mr Jake Sedgemore addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.
Jenny Davies, Section Leader Planning, responded to statements made and explained that the proposals had been amended throughout its course of consideration and were acceptable.
Marianne Page, Service Lead - Transport Strategy, confirmed that the proposals were satisfactory, and that Highways had no objections.
Councillor Yardley felt that the proposals were not appropriate and raised concerns regarding land ownership and overdevelopment.
Councillor Page felt that the proposals were satisfactory and moved the recommendations. Councillor Birch seconded the recommendations.
Resolved: That planning application 20/00467/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:
Councillor Keith Inston returned to the meeting and resumed his role as Chairman. |
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Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 20/00786/RC - Proposed variation of condition 3 of planning permission 15/00305/FUL (waste treatment hub and site remediation) to allow for the continued use of the site as a waste treatment hub and the carrying out of site remediation works, until 18.09.2021.
Councillor Lawrence stated that he had no objections to the application in principle but wanted assurance that works on the site would finish as the next phase of regeneration needed to commence.
Phillip Walker, Senior Planning Officer, responded to statements made and explained why there had been delays with the site. He agreed with Councillor Lawrence and stated that a condition should be applied requiring that the site remediation scheme be commenced no later thanJune 2021 and be fully implemented by September 2021. The use would also be required to cease in September 2021.
The Chair requested that the Senior Planning Officer provided Members with an update on this and he moved the recommendations. Councillor Page seconded the recommendations.
Resolved: That planning application 20/00786/RC be granted subject to the following conditions:
08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday 08:00 to 13:00 Saturday No hours on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
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[To consider the planning application]
Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 20/00673/FUL - Erection of 10 two-bedroom dwellings with associated landscaping and parking.
Vijay Kaul, Senior Planning Officer, reported the following updates since the agenda had been published:
Members of the Committee praised the Senior Planning Officer and welcomed the application.
Councillor Page moved the recommendations and Councillor Butt seconded the recommendations.
Resolved: That planning application 20/00673/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:
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20/01421/FUL - St Edmunds Catholic Academy, Compton Park, Wolverhampton PDF 556 KB [To consider the planning application]
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 20/01421/FUL – Extensions to existing buildings to provide four additional classrooms, an extended dining area and an additional changing room.
Stephen Alexander, Head of City Planning, reported that since the agenda had been published, a written update detailing the response from Transportation had been circulated to Members. He explained that in response to their concerns, Transportation had set out a comprehensive package of mitigation measures which the applicant had agreed to and would be secured by way of condition.
Councillor Waite highlighted the importance of facilitating secure cycle storage and sought commitment from the school that the promotion of active transport would be sustained. In response to this, it was agreed that the Travel Plan would be amended and a copy sent to Members.
Councillor Page moved the recommendations and Councillor Waite seconded the recommendations.
Resolved: That planning application 20/01421/FUL be granted subject to following conditions:
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[To consider the planning application]
Minutes: The Committee considered a report regarding 20/01541/TR – Fell 28 Lombardy Poplars due to concerns regarding the condition and safety of the trees following the failure of one of the trees in August.
James Dunn, Tree Officer, reported the following updates since the agenda had been published:
In response to questions asked, the Tree Officer detailed the tree failing incident in August and stated the following:
Members understood the situation albeit sad and welcomed the replacement of trees.
Councillor Butt moved the recommendations and Councillor Page seconded the recommendations.
Resolved: That planning application 20/01541/TR be granted subject to a condition requiring the planting of appropriate replacement trees.
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