Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Olivia Birch.

There were no declarations of interest.

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

Resolved:

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 20 September 2022 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

[To consider any matters arising]

There were no matters arising.

[To consider the planning application]

The Committee considered a report regarding 22/01010/FUL - Change of use from retail to car showroom.

Stephen Alexander, Head of Planning, outlined the report.

Mr Richard Taylor addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

The Head of Planning responded to statements made and confirmed that all consultee responses were contained within the report.

The report was debated by Committee, and despite concerns regarding potential disruption, most members felt that the development would be beneficial to the area; in particular, reducing anti-social behaviour on the vacant site and supporting local investment. 

The Head of Planning responded to questions asked.

Councillor Hibbert moved that the application be granted subject to the conditions proposed by Transportation within the report.

Councillor Wildman seconded the motion.

The proposed motion was debated, and the Head of Planning and the Professional Lead in Transport Strategy, responded to concerns raised, assuring members that all concerns raised would be controlled by way of condition.

Resolved:

That the planning application 22/01010/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:

1. Opening times - Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm; closed Sundays and Bank holidays.
2. No vehicles to be stored, displayed or washed on the frontage of the premises; all vehicles for sale to be displayed in the show room only.
3. A scheme of ventilation and provision of a fume’s extractor and noise insulation for the premises to be agreed with the LPA prior to the commencement of development.
4. A scheme for the erection of external and internal electrical chargers to be agreed in writing with the LPA if deemed reasonable prior to the commencement of development.
5. Cars not to be delivered to the premises by car transporter.
6. No services or repair of cars to take place at the premises.

[To consider the planning application]

Planning application 22/01063/FUL had been withdrawn from Planning Committee so therefore was not considered.