To receive any apologies for absence.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Robert Tindall (Substitute: Councillor Dave Tremellen).       

To receive any questions or petitions from the public, notice of which has been given in accordance with Procedure Rule 14.  The deadline for this meeting is no later than 2.00 pm on Thursday 16 September 2021.

A public question was received from Mrs Sharon Weston, on behalf of local residents, in relation to a recent development in Clee Hill.  A response was provided by the Assistant Director Economy & Place.

The question and response provided are attached to the signed minutes and are available on the webpage for the meeting.

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

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.

Cllr Richard Marshall advised the Committee that he had attended a meeting of the Marches Rail Partnership at which the Planning Application had been discussed. He confirmed that he had declared an interest as a Member of the Planning Committee and that he had not taken part in the debate.

Outline application (access for consideration comprising formation of two vehicular accesses off A4169 road) for the development of (up to) 1,000 dwellings; retirement village; employment land comprising classes B1(A), B1(C), B2 and B8; retail and other uses comprising classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, D1 and D2; allotments, sports pitches, a railway link, leisure uses, primary/nursery school, a park and ride facility, walking and cycling routes, and associated landscaping, drainage and infrastructure works

The Principal Planner introduced the outline application (access for consideration comprising formation of two vehicular accesses off A4169 road) for the for the development of (up to) 1,000 dwellings; retirement village; employment land comprising classes B1(A), B1(C), B2 and B8; retail and other uses comprising classes A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, D1 and D2; allotments, sports pitches, a railway link, leisure uses, primary/nursery school, a park and ride facility, walking and cycling routes, and associated landscaping, drainage and infrastructure works and explained that the application and drew Members attention to the information contained in the schedule of late representations.

The Principal Planner explained the reason the application had been brought back to Committee and outlined the proposed amendments to the scheme as listed at paragraph 2 of the Officer’s report.

Mr David Turner made a statement against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr Simon Heath made a statement against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr Stephen Mulloy made a statement against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr James Healey made a statement against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Cllr Lorraine Pratt made a statement on behalf of Buildwas Parish Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Cllr Sue Jones made a statement on behalf of Leighton and Eaton Constantine Parish Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Cllr Duncan White made a statement on behalf of Much Wenlock Town Council against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Councillor Claire Wild, local Ward Councillor made a statement against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees. 

Councillor Dan Thomas, adjacent Ward Councillor, made a statement against the application in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees

Stuart Ashton spoke in support of the proposal on behalf of the applicant in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In response to matters raised by the speakers Officers advised

·         That the Viability Assessment confirmed that development of greenfield site was required to make the project viable and that without it the project would not proceed

·         Sustainability issues were covered in the proposed conditions and that full details would be covered at the reserved matters stage

·         Call in request to the Secretary of State remains active and if the proposal was approved, they would be notified and that he would consider his decision.to call in based on the information available.

·         With regards to the First Homes Initiative the Council’s Housing Enabling Officer had confirmed that the 30% reduction in price was eligible to be considered as an affordable home.

·         With regard to the levels of bus subsidy, Officers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 49.

To note that the next scheduled meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday,5 October 2021, in the Shirehall.

RESOLVED:

That it be noted that the next scheduled meeting of the South Planning Committee will be held at 2.00 pm on Tuesday,5 October 2021, in the Shirehall.