Agenda

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 29 January 2014 are attached.

RECOMMENDED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 29 January 2014 be agreed and signed by the chair as a correct record.

Purpose

The purpose of the report is to request members consider the applicants request to modify the legal agreement attached to planning application13/00005/FUL in relation to affordable housing provision.

RECOMMENDATION

To approve modification of the legal agreement to:

(a)  remove the requirement to provide three units of affordable housing;

(b)  require a re-assessment of the viability of affordable housing if the development has not been  occupied within 12 months.

Purpose

To advise the committee of the criteria for 'special measures' designation that can be made by the Secretary of State on any local planning authority. Such a designation would allow applicants for 'major developments' to apply directly to the Secretary of State for planning permission.

RECOMMENDATION that the report be noted.

Purpose

To advise the committee of the New Homes Bonus allocated to the council for period 2014-2015 and potential changes to future allocations.

RECOMMENDATION that the report is noted.

Purpose

To advise the committee of the outcome of the appeal, which was dismissed.

RECOMMENDATION that the report be noted.

Planning applications

Construction of part single/part 2-storey extension to existing clubhouse (following demolition of existing junior clubhouse).

Change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to a house in multiple occupation (sui generis).

Change of use from a dwelling house (Class C3) to purposes falling within Class C4 (house in multiple occupation) or dwelling house (Class C3).

Construction of detached garage and installation of new 1.8m high fencing and gates fronting Salcombe Avenue.

Conversion of building to form 3 flats.