Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 19th August 2024.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 19th August 2024 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

To receive from Members declarations as to disclosable pecuniary, other registerable and non-registerable interests in relation to any Agenda item. See Notes below.

Councillor S Corney declared a Non-Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (a) by virtue of the fact that the application relates to the Ward he represents.

Councillor T Sanderson declared an Other Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (b) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of the Cabinet, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting on the item.

Councillor B Pitt declared an Other Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (b) by virtue of the facts that he was a Member of the Cabinet and that he was a Member of St Neots Town Council, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting on the item.

Councillor R Slade declared an Other Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (b) by virtue of the facts that he was a Member of St Neots Town Council and that the application related to the Ward he represented, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting on the item.

Councillor K Gulson declared a Non-Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (d) by virtue of the fact that the application related to the Ward he represents.

Councillor R Brereton declared a Non-Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (a) by virtue of the fact that the application related to the Ward he represents.

Councillor J Clarke declared a Non-Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (a) by virtue of the fact that the application related to the Ward he represents.

Councillor S Wakeford declared an Other Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (b) by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of the Cabinet, he left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting on the item.

Councillor D Mickelburgh declared an Other Registrable Interest in Minute No 20 (b) by virtue of the fact that her partner was a Member of the Cabinet, she left the room and took no part in the discussion or voting on the item.

Councillor E Butler declared Other Registrable Interests in Minute No 20 (d) by virtue of the facts that he was present when the application was discussed at a meeting of Farcet Parish Council but took no part in the discussion or voting and that he occupied nearby land.

To consider reports by the Planning Service Manager (Development Management).

The Planning Service Manager (Development Management) submitted reports (copies of which are appended in the Minute Book) on applications for development to be determined by the Committee. Members were advised of further representations, which had been received since the reports had been prepared. Whereupon, it was

RESOLVED

Variation of Condition 2 (Development in Accordance with Plans) for 23/01189/FUL - 62 High Street, Ramsey, PE26 1AA.

(Councillor M Clarke, Ramsey Town Council, addressed the Committee on the application).

See Minute No 19 for Members’ interests.

that the application be approved subject to conditions to be determined by the Planning Service Manager (Development Management) to include those listed in paragraph 8 of the report now submitted.

Refurbishment and extension of existing community building and town council offices to include demolition of existing single storey extension and replacement two-storey extension with screened plant at roof level, first floor extensions to east and west elevations, glazed dormer window to east elevation, creation of external ramps and steps, canopies over entrances, glazed ground floor link extension on west elevation, installation of solar panels, replacement chimney, new balcony to west elevation, alterations to balustrade on riverside and replacement fenestration and doors - Priory Centre, Priory Lane, St Neots, PE19 2BH.

Councillor S Mokbul Vice-Chair in the Chair.

(D Bridge, objector, and T Coward, agent, addressed the Committee on the application).

See Minute No 19 for Members’ interests.

that the application be approved subject to conditions to be determined by the Planning Service Manager (Development Management) to include those listed in paragraph 8 of the report now submitted.

At 8.10 pm Councillor D Dew left the meeting.

At 8.10 pm the meeting was adjourned.

At 8.20 pm the meeting resumed.

Erection of replacement garage - 29 Springfield, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3ED.

Councillor D Mickelburgh resumed the Chair.

that the application be approved subject to conditions to be determined by the Planning Service Manager (Development Management) to include those listed in paragraph 8 of the report now submitted.

Erection of 12 single bedroom assisted living apartments (Use Class C3) with ancillary office and communal area requiring the demolition of a dwelling, retail unit and equine facilities – 93 Peterborough Road, Farcet, Peterborough, PE7 3BN.

See Minute No 19 for Members’ interests.

that, subject to completion of a S106 Agreement and to conditions including those listed in Appendix B to the report now submitted together with an additional condition as set out in the Late Representations relating to the provision and location of fire hydrants, the Chief Planning Officer be authorised to approve the application or refuse it in the event that the obligation has not been completed and the applicant is unwilling to agree to an extended period for determination, or on the grounds that the applicant is unwilling to complete the obligation necessary to make the development acceptable.

To consider a report by the Planning Service Manager (Development Management).

The Committee received and noted a report by the Planning Service Manager (Development Management), which contained details of five recent decisions by the Planning Inspectorate. A copy of the report is appended in the Minute Book.

RESOLVED

that the contents of the report be noted.