To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Steve Charmley and Nat Green

Councillor Steve Davenport substituted for Councillor Charmley

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 31 October 2023 and 7 November 2023, attached.

Contact:          Emily Marshall on 01743 257717; or

Tim Ward on 01743 257713.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meetings of the Northern Planning Committee held on 31 October 2023 and 7 November 2023 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive any public questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is 5.00pm on Wednesday 31 January 2024

There were no public questions received.

Members are reminded that they must declare their disclosable pecuniary interests and other registrable or non-registrable interests in any matter being considered at the meeting as set out in Appendix B of the Members’ Code of Conduct and consider if they should leave the room prior to the item being considered. Further advice can be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

Members were reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

Construction of two poultry sheds, feed bins and associated ancillary works

The Principal Planning Office introduced the application for the construction of two poultry sheds, feed bins and associated ancillary works.  He reminded Members that the application had come before them at the November meeting of the Committee and been deferred in order that more information around the odour assessment could be obtained. He stated that this information had been received and was considered satisfactory. Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional Representations and also that the proposed would result in ‘less than substantial harm’ to heritage assets at the lower end of the scale

In accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees the Solicitor read out a statement from Sutton upon Tern Parish Council against the proposal

Nick Williams, Agent on behalf of the applicant spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

A Member asked whether it would be possible to add  a condition as the Parish Council had suggested requiring the installation of ammonia scrubbers in all 4 of the existing poultry houses.  The Principal Planner advised that this would not be possible as the remaining 2 buildings were outside the area of this application and the need for this change would need to be justified.

Members felt that the application was acceptable and would not have a significant impact on the adjacent heritage asset and the amenity of local residents

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, it was

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, delegated authority is granted to the Planning and Development Services Manager to grant planning permission subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report and the schedule of late representations and any amendments to these conditions as considered necessary by the Service Manager.

Proposed demolition of existing care home wing and proposed new build care home wing (resubmission)

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application for the Proposed demolition of existing care home wing and proposed new build care home wing.  He confirmed that Members had conducted a site visit prior to the meeting

In accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees the Solicitor read out a statement from Councillor Alex Wagner, Local Member against the proposal

Louise Wood, Agent on behalf of the applicant spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Members generally regretted the loss of the non-designated heritage asset but felt that the current building was not fit for purpose and that the new building would provide modern up to date facilities for both patients and staff.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, it was

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, delegated authority is granted to the Planning and Development Services Manager to grant planning permission subject to the conditions included in Appendix 1 to the report and any amendments or additions to these as considered necessary by the Service Manager

Demolition of existing public house and the construction of a 2 and 3 bedroom residential development with new vehicular and pedestrian access

The Development Manager introduced the application for the Demolition of existing public house and the construction of a 2 and 3 bedroom residential development with new vehicular and pedestrian access.  He confirmed that Members had conducted a site visit prior to the meeting

In accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees the Solicitor read out a statement from Councillor Pam Moseley, Local Member.

David Knight applicant spoke in support of the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Members welcomed the scheme which would improve what was currently a very shabby site.  They welcomed the amended layout which made provision for a bin storage area at the front of the site.

In response to a question the Development Manager confirmed that the previous planning application which had been for 7 houses had lapsed

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members unanimously agreed to support the Officer recommendation.

RESOLVED:

That in accordance with the officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions included in Appendix 1 to the report

RESOLVED:

That the appeals for the Northern area be noted.

To note that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee will be held at

2.00 pm on Thursday 15 February 2024 in the Shirehall, Shrewsbury.

It was noted that the next meeting of the North Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Thursday 15 February 2024 in the Shrewsbury/Oswestry Room, Shirehall, Shrewsbury.