None received.

Members are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests they may have in any of the following agenda items.  Guidance on this is set out at the end of these agenda pages.

Councillor Cook declared he had met the applicants for item 4 (refer minute 98) but was approaching the application with an open mind.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the change of use from class B1 offices to class D1 museum plus refurbishment and repair of buildings to include renovation of windows, new lift tower, walkways to central courtyard and roof, and alterations to Pembroke Street elevation. (Amended Plans).

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the change of use from class B1 offices to class D1 museum plus refurbishment and repair of buildings to include renovation of windows, new lift tower, walkways to central courtyard and roof, and alterations to Pembroke Street elevation. (Amended Plans).

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Tish Francis spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against it.

The Chair confirmed that for each application the following statement would accompany each notice of planning permission or listed building consent as an informative, not as a reason for approval.

“The Council has tried to work positively and proactively with the applicant(s) and their agent(s), including the offer of pre-application advice, discussions during the course of determination of the application and the opportunity to submit amended proposals where appropriate, in order to implement planning policy objectives, secure sustainable development and satisfy the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework.  On occasions, however, it will not have been possible to achieve acceptable proposals and applications will be refused.”

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to support  the planning application in principle but defer issuing planning permission until details of additional cycle parking provision on site is agreed, or a financial contribution of £3,000 secured towards off – site provision. On completion of any agreement required officers are delegated authority to issue the notice of planning permission, subject to the conditions listed in the report and the following additional conditions:

1: That the front gates to Pembroke Street open inwards – so as not to be a traffic hazard.

2: Details of materials to be submitted and agreed by officers, including the new roof structure fronting Pembroke Street

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for:

 12/02432/CT3: Listed building consent for external alterations to display 4No. overhead avenue illuminated fascia signs in the High street, a wall mounted illuminated banner in Market street, a high level non illuminated fascia sign in Market Street, 4No. illuminated display boards within the Avenues.

12/02331/CT3: Advertisement consent for external alterations to display 4No. overhead avenue illuminated fascia signs in the High street, a wall mounted illuminated banner in Market street, a high level non illuminated fascia sign in Market Street, 4No. illuminated display boards within the Avenues.

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee RAISE NO OBJECTION to listed building consent: 12/02432/CT3 andAPPROVEplanning permission for 12/02331/CT3 subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed applications for:

12/02432/CT3: Listed building consent for external alterations to display 4No. overhead avenue illuminated fascia signs in the High street, a wall mounted illuminated banner in Market street, a high level non illuminated fascia sign in Market Street, 4No. illuminated display boards within the Avenues.

12/02331/CT3: Advertisement consent for external alterations to display 4No. overhead avenue illuminated fascia signs in the High street, a wall mounted illuminated banner in Market street, a high level non illuminated fascia sign in Market Street, 4No. illuminated display boards within the Avenues.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Ian Gordon, Guy Warren and Jonathan Patterson spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against it.

The Committee resolved (by 8 votes to 1) to RAISE NO OBJECTION to listed building consent 12/02432/CT3 and APPROVEadvertisement consent for 12/02331/CT3 subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the erection of gates and redecoration of external walls. Removal and replacement of suspended ceiling in bar area, formation of new ground floor doorway to rear stairwell. (Amended plans) (Amended description)

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee GRANT listed building consent subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the erection of gates and redecoration of external walls. Removal and replacement of suspended ceiling in bar area, formation of new ground floor doorway to rear stairwell. (Amended plans) (Amended description)

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Nicky Brock spoke in favour the application.

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to GRANT planning permission and listed building consent subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the variation of conditions 5 (landscape planting scheme), 7 (landscape management plan), 8 (bin stores and cycle stores) and removal of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (boundary treatments), 10 (residents parking permits), 11 (sound attenuation), 12 (noise assessment survey), 13 (extraction), 15 (recording) 16 (drainage) and 16 (archaeological investigation) of planning permission 10/01631/FUL for short stay visitor accommodation.

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended)  which detailed a planning application for the variation of conditions 5 (landscape planting scheme), 7 (landscape management plan), 8 (bin stores and cycle stores) and removal of conditions 3 (materials), 4 (boundary treatments), 10 (residents parking permits), 11 (sound attenuation), 12 (noise assessment survey), 13 (extraction), 15 (recording) 16 (drainage) and 17 (archaeological investigation) of planning permission 10/01631/FUL for short stay visitor accommodation.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Henry Venners spoke in favour the application and no one spoke against it.

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to APPROVE the planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report, and an additional condition prohibiting car parking on the land, and requiring that conditions 4, 11 and 16 be varied so that the agreed details should be retained unless otherwise agreed by the local planning authority.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the demolition of existing building comprising 2x flats. Erection of a pair of single-detached dwellings (class C3). Provisions of car parking, bin and cycle stores, landscaping and private amenity space. (amended plans)

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the demolition of existing building comprising 2x flats. Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings (class C3). Provisions of car parking, bin and cycle stores, landscaping and private amenity space. (amended plans)

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Nigel Bray spoke against the application and Nik Lyzba spoke in favour it.

The Committee resolved (by 6 votes to 3) to APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor roof extension (amended plans)

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor roof extension (amended plans)

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Robin Laurence and John Nolan spoke against the application and no one spoke in favour of it

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Head of City Development has submitted a report which details a planning application for the erection of a two storey side extension with new vehicular access and parking.

Officer Recommendation: That the Committee APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.

The Chair left the room for this application as he felt he had predetermined the application. The Vice Chair took over the running of the meeting.

The Head of City Development submitted a report (previously circulated, now appended) which detailed a planning application for the erection of a two storey side extension with new vehicular access and parking.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking, the Committee noted that Ben Tanner spoke in favour of the application and no one spoke against it.

The Committee resolved (by 6 votes to 2) to APPROVE planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report including revised details to ensure that the garage and car parking spaces were of suitable dimensions, that surfaces should be SUDS compliant and that the garage should not be used for purposes other than car parking

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

The Committee is asked to note this information.

The Chair returned to the meeting.

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

The Chief Principal Planner mentioned to the Committee that the public hearing into the refusal of planning permission for student accommodation at Innovations House, Mill Street would be heard on Tuesday 18 December 2012.

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to note the Planning Appeals report

Minutes of the meeting held on 7 November 2012

The Committee is asked to note the minutes of 7 November 2012 as a true and accurate record.

The Committee resolved (by 9 votes to 0) to NOTE the minutes of 7 November 2012 as a true and accurate record.

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

• Worcester College: 12/01809/FUL & 12/01818/LBD: Lecture theatre.
• 10 Gordon Street: 12/02794/FUL: Conversion of social club to 3 flats.
• 10 & 10A Bartlemas Road: 12/02505/FUL: 4 x 1 bed flats
• Chequers PH, 44 St. Thomas Street: 12/01970/FUL: Change use to 6 flats
• Report on the University Science Area Masterplan

The Committee NOTED the forthcoming list of planning application.

The Committee is to note the following dates of future meetings:

Wednesday 16 January 2013 (and Thursday 17 January 2013 if needed)

Thursday 7 February 2013 (and Wednesday 13 February 2013 if needed)

Wednesday 13 March 2013 (and Thursday 14 March 2013 if needed)

The Committee NOTED that the next meeting would be held on Wednesday 16 January 2013