Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

Councillor Olivia Birch declared a non-pecuniary interest in respect of agenda item 9.

[To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record]

Resolved:

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 January 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

[To consider any matters arising]

Item 9 - 21/00008/TPO - Councillor Wendy Thompson reported that the necessary maintenance work had been carried out on the tree, however there had been significant issues with Arboriculture Services who initially seemed to ignore the Planning Committee’s request.

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 22/00022/FUL - A two-bedroom bungalow with landscaping, parking and a driveway.

Stephen Alexander, Head of City Planning, reported that the recommendation from the Fire Service to include sprinklers inside the proposed bungalow should be added to the list of recommendations at paragraph 10.1 of the report.

Mr Martyn Loach addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Mr Paul Flannery addressed the Committee and spoke in support to the application.

Councillor Page moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Muston seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That the planning application 22/00022/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:

• External materials
• Landscaping and boundary treatments
• Access road and gate
• Bin storage
• Parking area
• Tree protection
• Electric vehicle charging point
• Construction management plan
• Drainage
• External Lighting
• Removal of permitted development rights for extensions

·       Sprinklers

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 21/01753/FUL - A material amendment to the recently approved planning application 20/00729/FUL.

Mr Gareth Bowen addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Tracey Homfray, Planning Officer, responded to the statements made and

explained that the proposals were acceptable.

Councillor Page moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Muston seconded the recommendations.

A Member of the Committee raised concerns regarding overdevelopment and the impact on neighbouring properties, however most Members felt that the proposals were acceptable.

Resolved:

That the planning application 21/01753/FUL be granted, subject to conditions as set out on previous planning permission, along with:

• Removal of Permitted Development Rights for extensions, outbuildings, and first floor windows.

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 22/00037/FUL - Proposed 6 meters rear extension, front canopy and roller shutter.

Jennifer Nicholds, Planning Officer, reported that since the agenda had been published, an objection had been received in relation to traffic and parking issues.

Mr Mohammed Arif addressed the Committee and spoke in support to the application.

Councillor Muston stated that the entire site was an eyesore and moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Page seconded the recommendations.

Members of the Committee agreed with Councillor Muston and described the application site as messy, chaotic, and detrimental to the surrounding area.

Resolved:

That planning application 22/00037/FUL be refused.

[To consider the planning application]

Planning application 21/01642/FUL had been withdrawn from Planning Committee so therefore was not considered.

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 21/00011/TPO – Confirmation Report for The Wolverhampton City Council (Goldthorn Hill Pumping Station) Tree Preservation Order 2021.

James Dunn, Tree Officer, noted that since the agenda had been published, Councillor Paul Birch had expressed his full support for the recommendations within the report. 

Councillor Inston moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Page seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That Tree Preservation Order 21/00011/TPO be confirmed without modification.

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 22/00033/RC - Variation of condition – amendment to rendering required by previous condition.

Mr Gregg Davies addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Mr Jake Sedgemoor addressed the Committee and spoke in support to the application.

Councillor Page moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Muston seconded the recommendations.

Some Committee Members did not agree with the proposed amendment and felt that the whole property should be rendered as previously agreed. 

Charlotte Morrison, Section Leader Planning, responded to questions asked and the majority of Members agreed that the proposals were acceptable.

Resolved:

That the planning application 22/00033/RC be granted subject to the following conditions:

• Render the proposed parts of the property within 2 months of the date of the planning permission.

·       Retain the render in its approved form for the lifetime of the development.

The Committee considered a report regarding 21/01555/FUL – Two storey side and single storey front extension. The report had been referred to Planning Committee as the applicant was related to a Member of the Council.

Councillor Inston moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Muston seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That the planning application 21/01555/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:

• Matching Materials
• First floor windows to be fixed and obscurely glazed.

Members thanked the Chair for his commitment and diligence throughout the previous twelve months. The Chair reciprocated his thanks to the Members.