To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies were received from Councillor Walters and Councillor Reynolds. Councillor G. Singh was attending as a substitute for the latter, who was attending as a registered speaker, separate from the committee.

To receive any declarations of interest.

All of the Committee Members stated that they had been contacted on multiple occasions by residents regarding the applications that were being heard. However, it was nothing more than this.

Councillor Reeves added that no contact had been made by himself with these residents, other than acknowledging receipt of the emails.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 21 June 2023 as a true and accurate record.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That the minutes of the meeting held 21 June 2023 were a true and accurate record.

PROPOSAL: Outline application for access only to be considered at this stage with all other matters to be reserved for residential development of up to 330 new homes, land for a primary school of up to three forms of entry with associated landscaping, open space, car parking, drainage and earthworks to facilitate surface water drainage; and all ancillary and enabling works.

RECOMMENDATION: PERMIT

APPLICANT: IM Land 1 Limited Summerleaze Limited (Summerleaze)

EXPIRY DATE: 17 August 2023

Councillor Reeves proposed to refuse planning permission, which was against the officer’s recommendation for the reasons as followed. This was seconded by Councillor Brar.

·        The lack of an exception test.

·        The increase in traffic & additional influx of construction vehicles.

·        Outdated information on Highways data from 2017 having been used.

·        Contravenes HO1 of the Borough Local Plan.

A motion was also put forward by Councillor Taylor to defer the application to a time where additional and up-to-date information on highways was available. This was seconded by Councillor Hill.

A named vote was taken on Councillor Reeve’s motion.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That planning permission be refused.

A named vote was therefore not required for Councillor Taylor’s motion.

The committee were addressed by 4 registered speakers. Hari Sharma, Objector, Kathryn Ventham, Applicant’s Agent, Councillor Del Campo & Councillor Reynolds.

The meeting adjourned at 20:40 and re-conveded at 20:50

PROPOSAL: Full planning application for enabling works comprising the provision of construction access, site preparation and earthworks (in connection with outline planning application for residential development of up to 330 new homes, land for a primary school of up to three forms of entry with associated landscaping, open space, car parking, drainage and earthworks to facilitate surface water drainage; and all ancillary and enabling works).

RECOMMENDATION: PERMIT

APPLICANT: IM Land 1 Limited Summerleaze Limited

EXPIRY DATE: 17 August 2023

Councillor Hill proposed to refuse planning permission, which was against the officer’s recommendation for the reasons as followed. This was seconded by Councillor Taylor.

·        The lack of an exception test.

·        The increase in traffic & additional influx of construction vehicles.

·        Outdated information on Highways data from 2017 having been used.

·        The additional noise pollution.

·        The severe risk to flooding.

·        The environmental harm.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: That planning permission be refused.

The committee were addressed by 4 registered speakers. Ian Lester, Objector, Kathryn Ventham, Applicant’s Agent, Councillor Del Campo & Councillor Reynolds.

PROPOSAL: Demolition of an existing shed used for ancillary commercial storage and the formation of a patio for use by coffee shop for ancillary outdoor seating area (Retrospective).

RECOMMENDATION: PERMIT

APPLICANT: Mr Burgess

MEMBER CALL-IN: Cllr Brar

EXPIRY DATE: 22 February 2023

Councillor Brar proposed to refuse planning permission, which was against the officer’s recommendation for the reasons as followed. This was seconded by Councillor K.Singh.

·        The site is within the conservation area.

·        The site was contrary to village design guide.

·        The lack of sufficient parking provision.

A named vote was taken.

The result was 2 for, 4 against and 2 abstentions, so the motion fell.

Councillor Hunt then proposed to grant planning permission, which was in line with the officer’s recommendation. This was seconded by Councillor G.Singh.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED: That planning permission be granted.

The committee were addressed by 2 registered speakers. Nigel Weller, Objector and Parish Councillor Jacqui Edwards.

PROPOSAL: Change of use of the existing building from ancillary commercial use to office space (Retrospective).

RECOMMENDATION: PERMIT

APPLICANT: Mr Burgess

MEMBER CALL-IN: Cllr Brar

EXPIRY DATE: 22 February 2023

Councillor Brar proposed to refuse planning permission, which was against the officer’s recommendation for the reasons as followed. This was seconded by Councillor K.Singh.

·        The site is within the conservation area.

·        The lack of sufficient parking provision.

A named vote was taken.

AGREED: That planning permission be refused.

The committee were addressed by 2 registered speakers. Dick Scarff, Objector and Parish Councillor Jacqui Edwards.

Committee Members to note the report.

The Committee Members noted the report.