To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Vince Hunt (substitute: Councillor Gerald Dakin).

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 26^th October 2021, attached, marked 2.

Contact:          Emily Marshall on 01743 257717

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting of the North Planning Committee held on 26^th October 2021 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 Friday, 19^th November at 2.00 p.m.

There were no public questions or petitions received.

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.

With reference to Agenda Item 5, planning application 21/03044/FUL – Hawthorn Paddock, Welshampton, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0NP, Councillor Ted Clarke stated that the agent for the application was known to him as a resident of Bayston Hill however this did not prevent him from considering the application. 

With reference to Agenda Item 6, planning application 21/03387/FUL - Proposed Dwelling North East Of 109 Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, Councillor David Vasmer declared an interest on the grounds of perceived bias as a family member lived in Betley Road. He stated that he would take no part in the debate and would not vote on the item.

Application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the change of use from pony paddock to single pitch gypsy/traveller site including 1No static caravan, 1No touring caravan, amenity block, works to provide gravel drive, installation of septic tank and associated works (part retrospective)

The Technical Specialist Planning introduced the application under Section 73A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the change of use from pony paddock to single pitch gypsy/traveller site including 1No static caravan, 1No touring caravan, amenity block, works to provide gravel drive, installation of septic tank and associated works (part retrospective).

Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters which included a number of representations from members of the public.

Councillor Mike Dinsdale, on behalf of Welshampton & Lyneal Parish Council spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1) Councillor Brian Williams, as local ward councillor, made a statement in objection to the application.

Mr Trevor Mennell, 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.

In response to comments made by the speakers, the Technical Specialist Planning clarified that the site was agricultural land and not a brownfield site; outlined the situation in relation to pitch availability at Gypsy sites in Shropshire; and stated that the proposal would not set a precedent as it was specific to this site and the personal circumstances of this particular family. 

During the ensuing debate Members expressed concern in relation to the application stating that the recommendation to allow temporary permission for 2 years was excessive and should be reduced to a maximum period of 12 months, which would allow adequate time for the pitches at the Park Hall site to be made available for the family. It was added that the proposed permanent day room structure be removed from any permission granted.

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

That temporary planning permission be granted for a maximum period of 12 months and authority delegated to the Head of Service to attach appropriate conditions and receipt of an amended plan indicating omission of the permanent day room structure.

Erection of 1No dwelling, formation of vehicular access and installation of treatment plant

The Principal Planning Officer introduced the planning application for the erection of 1No dwelling, formation of vehicular access and installation of treatment plant. Members’ attention was drawn to the information contained within the Schedule of Additional letters from the Planning Case Officer outlining the reason that the application was to be considered by the Northern Planning Committee.

Mr John Beharrell (local resident) spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

Mr Shaun Jones, on behalf of Bayston Hill Parish Council spoke against the proposal in accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees.

In accordance with the Local Protocol for Councillors and Officers dealing with Regulatory Matters (Part 5, Paragraph 15.1) Councillor Ted Clarke, as local ward councillor, made a statement in objection to the application and then left the table, took no part in the debate, and did not vote on this item.

       In accordance with Shropshire Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees, the Solicitor read out a statement from Mr Frederick Carter, the Agent on behalf of the applicant, in support of the proposal.

In response to comments made by the speakers, the Principal Planning Officer stated that the proposed development was within the development boundary and it was the domestic garden that was located outside the boundary, although this was already in use as a garden following the approved change of use application as detailed in the Officer’s report. He added that permitted development rights had been removed for the change of use application and it was recommended that they also be removed for this application.

At this point in the meeting Councillor David Vasmer declared an interest on the grounds of perceived bias as a family member lived in Betley Road. He stated that he would take no part in the debate and would not vote on the item.

Having considered the submitted plans and listened to the comments made by all of the speakers, Members unanimously expressed their support for the Officer’s recommendation.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted, in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions as set out in Appendix 1.

          RESOLVED:

That the appeals and appeal decisions 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 Tuesday, 21^st December 2021.

It was noted that the next meeting of the Northern Planning Committee would be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday 21^st December 2021.