There were no apologies for absence.

Councillors serving on the Committee are asked to declare any personal or personal prejudicial interests they may have in any of the following agenda items.

There were no declarations of interests.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to demolish an existing dwelling house. Erection of 3 storey terrace (including basement) building to provide 2x4 bed semi-detached dwelling houses with car parking, bin and cycle stores (amended plans).

Officer recommendation: Approve the application subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (attached, previously appended) which detailed a planning application to demolish an existing dwelling house. The erection of a 3 storey terrace (including basement) building to provide 2x4 bed semi-detached dwelling houses with car parking, bin and cycle stores (amended plans).

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Huw Mellor spoke for the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to APPROVE the application subject to the 14 conditions listed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to erect a part single, part storey rear extension to form side entrance and front gable end (amended description and plans)

Officer recommendation: Approve the application subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to erect a part single, part storey rear extension to form side entrance and front gable end (amended description and plans)

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted Robin Laurance spoke against the application and Nick Turner spoke for the application.

The Committee considered all submissions both written and oral and resolved (by 8 votes to 1) to APPROVE the application subject to the four conditions listed in the Planning Officer’s report, with the following amendment and informative:

Condition 4 Obscure glazed fixed shut window

Informative: That the applicant considers shortening the length of the conservatory to 3 metres to improve the privacy to the neighbouring property, 44 Stratfield Road.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application to modify the rear extension approved under 09/02587/FUL comprising the introduction of 3 windows and 1 door on ground floor

Officer recommendation: To Approve the application subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Officer’s report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) which detailed a planning application to modify the rear extension approved under 09/02587/FUL comprising the introduction of 3 windows and 1 door on ground floor

Nobody spoke for or against the application.

The Committee considered all written submissions and resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to APPROVE the application subject to the five conditions listed in the Planning Officer’s report and the additional condition:

Condition 6 -Property to be used only as a family dwelling (class C3 in Local Plan)

The Head of City Development has submitted a report that summarises the receipt and expenditure of developer contributions in the last financial year (2011/12)

Officer recommendation: That the West Area Planning Committee notes the receipt and expenditure of developer contributions in the last financial year (2011/12) and the proposed expenditure of developer contributions for 2012/13 plus future years.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated now appended) that summarised the receipt and expenditure of developer contributions in the last financial year (2011/12)

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to NOTE the receipt and expenditure of developer contributions in the last financial year (2011/12) and the proposed expenditure of developer contributions for 2012/13 plus future years

To receive information on planning appeals received and determined during July 2012.

The Committee is asked to note this information.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) giving details of planning appeals received and determined during July 2012.

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to NOTE the report.

The following items are listed for information. They are not for discussion at this meeting.

• Worcester College: 12/02141/FUL & 12/01810/LBD: Lecture theatre and kitchen
• 43 Donnington Bridge Road: 12/02141/FUL: 2 flats
• 251 Cowley Road: 12/01924/FUL: Part change of use from estate agent to radio station
• University Science Area: Masterplan

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to NOTE the following planning application which will be before the Committee at future meetings:-

• Worcester College: 12/02141/FUL & 12/01810/LBD: Lecture theatre and kitchen
• 43 Donnington Bridge Road: 12/02141/FUL: 2 flats
• 251 Cowley Road: 12/01924/FUL: Part change of use from estate agent to radio station
• University Science Area: Masterplan

Wednesday 10 October 2012 (and Thursday 18 October 2012 if needed)

Wednesday 7 November 2012 (and Wednesday14 November 2012 if needed)

Wednesday 12 December 2012 (and Thursday 14 December 2012 if needed)

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to NOTE that the next meeting would be held on Wednesday 10 October 2012

Minutes of the meetings held on 15 and 23 August 2012

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to APPROVE as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 15 and 23 August 2012