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The Chairman, Mr Baines, recorded his thanks to Mr Dale, who had decided not to continue as a member of this Committee, for his work over the years and his knowledge for which he was highly regarded.

The Chairman also welcomed Mr Gale, upon his return to the Committee.

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To confirm the minutes of the Development Control and Licensing Committee held on 11 April 2017.

RESOLVED

The minutes of the meeting of the Development Control and Licensing Committee held on 11 April 2017 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

In accordance with the Regulations, Members are invited to declare any disclosable interests under the Code of Conduct and the nature of those interests in respect of items on this Agenda and/or indicate if Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 applies to them.

To consider any other urgent business approved in writing by the Chief Executive and Chairman of the Committee.

Terms of Reference

RESOLVED

In accordance with Procedure Rule 85 1)a)iii) that the Terms of Reference and Scheme of Delegation to Officers (agreed at Annual Council on 8^th May 2017) be NOTED.

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In accordance with Procedure 88 3) Mr Oxley was elected to Chair the meeting for Agenda Item 5, application 1, 2016/0336/MAJ

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The Chairman announced that under Agenda Item 5 the applications would be taken in reverse order.

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To receive any petitions, deputations and questions from members of the Public in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rules.

The total time allowed for this item shall be 30 minutes.  Petitions, deputations and questions shall be dealt with in the order in which they are received.  Questions may also be submitted at short notice by giving a written copy to the Committee Administrator 15 minutes before the start of the meeting.

The total time allowed for questions at short notice is 15 minutes out of the total time of 30 minutes.  Any petitions, deputations and questions that have been submitted with prior formal notice will take precedence over questions submitted at short notice.  Any questions that are not considered within the time limit shall receive a written response after the meeting and be the subject of a report to the next meeting.

No petitions, deputations or questions were received.

To receive any deputations from members of the Public in accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 94(4).

There will be no limit on the total number of deputations to be received but no more than two deputations will be permitted in respect of each planning application one of which, if required, will be from a statutory consultee.

Deputations which relate to a planning application included on the agenda for this meeting will be deferred until the application is considered by Members.

Following the deputation, the applicant or his agent will have a right of reply, the maximum time for which will be three minutes.  Members will then have the opportunity to question the deputee and if a response has been made, the applicant or agent, for a maximum of four minutes.

In accordance with Planning and Licensing Committee Public Speaking Scheme the following requests to speak had been received:

·       In relation to Agenda Item 5, application 1, 2016/0336/MAJ, Mr Ron Simpson.

·       In relation to Agenda Item 5, application 1, 2016/0336/MAJ, Mr Max Whitehead, Planning Director, Bloors Homes Midlands.

To receive Report No. 110/2017 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport)

Report No. 110/2017 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) was received.

An update on the enforcement action against development not built in accordance with the approved plans at 4 Redmiles Lane, Ketton (Development Control and Licensing Committee, 17 January 2017) was requested.  The Development Control Manger, Mr Pullan, agreed that officers would provide an update to all committee members outside of the meeting.

RESOLVED

That the contents of Report No. 110/2017 be NOTED.

To receive Report No. 109/2017 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport)

Report No. 109/2017 from the Director for Places (Environment, Planning and Transport) was received.

Application for the retention of Barn conversion and extensions.

(Ward: Braunston and Belton; Parish: Leighfield)

Mr Cross spoke as Ward Member following the presentation from the officer.

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7.24pm Mr Cross left the meeting for the discussion of the item.

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During discussion of this item it was requested that all committee members be advised when an enforcement notice was served.

RESOLVED

2017/0213/FUL In accordance with the recommendations set out within Report No. 109/2017 Item 2 that this application be REFUSED.

(7 in favour)

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7.32pm Mr Cross re-joined the meeting.

Mr Baines left the meeting and did not return.

Mr Oxley, in the Chair.

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Application for the erection of 75 dwellings with associated open space, landscaping, access, parking and infrastructure.

(Ward: Uppingham; Parish: Uppingham)

Mr Simpson addressed the Committee in support of the application, noting that the Uppingham Plan specified a community decision of a minimum of two bedrooms for all new homes in Uppingham,

Mr Whitehead addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant.  Responding to a question from Members regarding the Section 106 Agreement and the provision of affordable housing; and the building of 1 bed maisonettes being less expensive to build to meet the provision on this site, Mr Whitehead responded that as a company Bloor Homes preferred to build 2 or 3 bed as easier to fit with marketing.  The 1 bed units had been requested by Rutland County Council Planning Officers.  Uppingham Town Council had not requested that the units were not included in the plans.  The number of 1 bed units had been reduced to four from six on the site.

Mr Oxley spoke as Ward Member.

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8.26pm Mr Parsons left the meeting and did not return.

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RESOLVED

(2016/0336/MAJ) In accordance with the recommendations set out in Report No. 109/2017 Item 1, and the addendum to that report, that this application be APPROVED.

(6 in favour)