MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
PLANNING CONTROL COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY 4 MAY, 2016 AT 3.00 P.M.
IN THE CIVIC CENTRE, BEECROFT ROAD, CANNOCK
PART 1
PRESENT:
Councillors
Cartwright, Mrs. S.M. (Chairman)
Preece, J.T. (Vice-Chairman)
Allen, F.W.C.
Burnett, G.
Dean, A.
Dudson, Miss M.J.
Freeman, Miss M.A.
Grocott, M.R.
Hardman, B. / Johnson, T. (substituting for D.
Foley)
Kraujalis, J.T.
Lea, C.
Pearson, A.
Snape, P.A.
152. / Apologies
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D. Foley and M. Sutherland.
Councillor T. Johnson was in attendance as substitute for Councillor D. Foley.
153. / Declarations of Interests of Members and Officers in Contracts and Other Matters and Restriction on Voting by Members
None
154. / Disclosure of lobbying of Members
Councillors G. Burnett, C. Lea and P. Snape declared they had been lobbied in respect of Application CH/15/0080, Residential development: erection of up to 93 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping/public open space and access (all matters reserved expect access), Former Parker Hannifin Works, Walkmill Lane, Bridgtown in view of an article in the Express and Star from the Leader of the Council.
155. / Minutes
RESOLVED:
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 April, 2016 be approved as a correct record and signed.
156. / Members’ Requests for Site Visits
None.
157. / Application CH/15/0080, Residential development:- erection of up to 93 dwellings with associated parking, landscaping/public open space and access (all matters reserved except access), Former Parker Hannifin Valve Works, Walkmill Lane, Cannock
Consideration was given to the report of the Development Control Manager (Item 6.1 – 6.25 of the Official Minutes of the Council).
The Development Control Manager advised the Committee that Members had visited the site in the past to look at a previous application. He further advised that Bridgtown History Society had requested that the developer provides a plaque to commemorate the industrial heritage of the site.
Prior to consideration of the application representations were made by Nigel Simkin on behalf of the applicant.
RESOLVED:
That the application be refused for the following reasons:-
The proposed development, in accordance with Policy CP7 of Cannock Chase Local Plan (Part 1) and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document is required to provide 20% on-site affordable housing. However, in this instance the proposed development fails to make any on-site affordable housing provision. As such, the proposed development is contrary to Local Plan Policy (Part 1) CP7 and Developer Contributions Supplementary Planning Document.
158. / Application CH/16/088, Residential development: Proposed erection of 1 no. detached dwelling and associated works, 19 Eskrett Street, Hednesford
The application was deferred to the next meeting at the request of the applicant.
159. / Application CH/16/063, Prior Notification: Erection of hay barn to replace existing outbuildings, Deavall Farm, Hawks Green Lane, Cannock
Following a site visit consideration was given to the report of the Development Control Manager (Item 6.46 – 6.55 of the Official Minutes of the Council).
Prior to consideration of the application representations were made by Steve Barnes on behalf of the applicant.
RESOLVED:
That prior approval pursuant to Class A of Part 6, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 be granted.
160. / TPO No. 2015/07, Proposed Tree Preservation Order, Hawkins Logistics Ltd., Redbrook Industrial Estate, Brereton, Rugeley
The report seeking Members approval to confirm TPO 2015/07 was withdrawn.
The meeting closed at 3.50pm.
CHAIRMAN
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