Agenda and draft minutes

Planning and Licensing Committee - Tuesday 17th September 2024 6.30 pm

Venue: Guildhall

Items
No. Item

62/24/25

Health and Safety Announcements.

Minutes:

The Chairman informed those present of the actions required in the event of a fire or emergency.

63/24/25

Declarations of Interest:

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

 

b.  The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

 

Minutes:

a.  To receive any declarations from Members of any registerable (5A of the Code of Conduct) and/or non-registerable (5B) interests in matters to be considered at this meeting.

 

Councillor

Agenda Item

Pecuniary/Non-Pecuniary

Reason

Left Meeting

J Foster

PA24/06420

Non-Pecuniary

Applicant is an acquaintance.

Yes

S Lennox-Boyd

PA24/06420

Non-Pecuniary

Applicant is an acquaintance.

Yes

S Lennox-Boyd

PA24/06164

Non-Pecuniary

Applicant is an acquaintance.

Yes

 

 

b.  The Town Clerk to receive written requests for dispensations prior to the start of the meeting for consideration.

 

None.

64/24/25

Public Questions - A 15-minute period when members of the public may speak about a planning application.

 

Please note: Any member of the public requiring to speak about a planning application should register by email no later than 12 noon the day before the meeting where the application will be considered.

 

Members of the public are advised to review the Receiving Public Questions, Representations and Evidence at Meetings document prior to attending the meeting.

Minutes:

None.

65/24/25

To receive and approve the minutes from the Planning and Licensing Committee held on 20 August 2024 as a true and correct record. pdf icon PDF 306 KB

Minutes:

Please see a copy of the minutes on the STC website or request to see a copy at the Guildhall.

 

It was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Foster and RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning and Licensing Committee held on 20 August 2024 were confirmed as a true and correct record.

66/24/25

To consider Risk Management reports as may be received.

Minutes:

None.

67/24/25

Planning:

a.  To note that Councillor Lennox-Boyd will vote upon the information before her at the meeting but in the light of subsequent information received at Cornwall Council, Councillor Lennox-Boyd may vote differently at that meeting.

 

b.  To note that if Councillor Lennox-Boyd wishes to recommend opposite to the Town Council’s view she will contact the Town Council by email. Considering time constraints, the Town Council will then hold an online poll of Councillors to determine whether to accept the Officer’s view or to ask for the application to be called into committee. The results of these polls will be read into the record at the next Town Council meeting. Members of the public may request, via the Clerk, to be copied into any correspondence.

 

c.   Applications for consideration:

 

 

PA24/06164

Mr & Mrs S Leverton – Notter Farm Cottage Notter Saltash PL12 4RN

Erection of 3 bay garage.

Ward: Trematon

Date received: 28/08/24

Response date: 20/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SHUG4EFG1W400

 

 

PA24/06184

Mr David Lewis FAB Group Holdings Limited – 161-163 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AB

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as Planning Use E(e): Commercial, Business and Service (Provision of Medical or Health Services).

Ward: Essa

Date received: 03/09/24

Response date: 24/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SHUVASFGJLU00

 

 

PA24/06323

Mr Michael Hearne – 109 St Stephens Road Saltash PL12 4BL

First-Floor Rear Extension to Existing Dwelling.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 19/07/24

Response date: 18/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SI435CFGHYG00

 

 

 

PA24/06420

Ms Les Richards Longmeadow Properties Ltd – 9 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash PL12 4BY

Demolish existing single garage and replace with double detached garage with home office/work space below without compliance of condition 2 of decision PA21/00921 dated 15/04/2021.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 20/08/24

Response date: 20/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SI9N3PFGLPH00

 

 

PA24/06767

Samuel Darby Technical Coordinator – Treledan Saltash PL12 6PR

Non material amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA14/02447 dated 13/10/17 – Amended parking schedule to match planning drawing (Plot 173 – 1 Parking space allocated instead of 2).

Ward: Trematon

Date received: 03/09.24

Response date: 18/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SJ1CVWFGFZ400

 

 

PA24/06871

Mr & Mrs Heap – 17 Pillmere Drive Saltash PL12 6XB

First floor side extension.

Ward: Tamar

Date received: 05/09/24

Response date: 26/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SJAG3DFGLXZ00

 

 

PA24/06917

Paul and Susannah Melling – 39 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash PL12 4BY

Alterations to windows, balcony, air source heat pump siting, shed and canopy, driveway widening.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 09/09/24

Response date: 30/09/24

https://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=SJDOSEFGGCT00

 

 

Minutes:

a.  To note that Councillor Lennox-Boyd will vote upon the information before her at the meeting but in the light of subsequent information received at Cornwall Council, Councillor Lennox-Boyd may vote differently at that meeting.

 

b.  To note that if Councillor Lennox-Boyd wishes to recommend opposite to the Town Council’s view she will contact the Town Council by email. Considering time constraints, the Town Council will then hold an online poll of Councillors to determine whether to accept the Officer’s view or to ask for the application to be called into committee. The results of these polls will be read into the record at the next Town Council meeting. Members of the public may request, via the Clerk, to be copied into any correspondence.

 

c.   Applications for consideration:

 

 

Councillor Lennox-Boyd declared an interest in the next agenda item and left the meeting.

 

PA24/06164

Mr & Mrs S Leverton – Notter Farm Cottage Notter Saltash PL12 4RN

Erection of 3 bay garage.

Ward: Trematon

Date received: 28/08/24

Response date: 20/09/24

It was proposed by Councillor Miller, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

 

Councillor Lennox-Boyd was invited and returned to the meeting.

 

PA24/06184

Mr David Lewis FAB Group Holdings Limited – 161-163 Fore Street Saltash PL12 6AB

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use as Planning Use E(e): Commercial, Business and Service (Provision of Medical or Health Services).

Ward: Essa

Date received: 03/09/24

Response date: 24/09/24

It was proposed by Councillor Brady, seconded by Councillor Foster and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

 

 

PA24/06323

Mr Michael Hearne – 109 St Stephens Road Saltash PL12 4BL

First-Floor Rear Extension to Existing Dwelling.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 19/07/24

Response date: 18/09/24

It was proposed by Councillor Brady, seconded by Councillor Lennox-Boyd and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

 

 

Councillors Foster and Lennox-Boyd both declared an interest in the next agenda item and left the meeting.

 

PA24/06420

Ms Les Richards Longmeadow Properties Ltd – 9 Lower Port View St Stephens Saltash PL12 4BY

Demolish existing single garage and replace with double detached garage with home office/work space below without compliance of condition 2 of decision PA21/00921 dated 15/04/2021.

Ward: Essa

Date received: 20/08/24

Response date: 20/09/24

It was proposed by Councillor Bullock, seconded by Councillor P Samuels and resolved to RECOMMEND APPROVAL subject to Condition 3 as attached to the original application PA21/00921 remaining in place:

 

‘The detached garage/home office building hereby approved shall only be used for purposes incidental, namely as a garage and home office, to the enjoyment of the dwelling house known as 9 Lower Port View, Saltash and shall not be used, sold or let at any time as a separate residential unit of accommodation or commercial use’.

 

 

Councillors Foster and Lennox-Boyd were invited and returned to the meeting.

 

PA24/06767

Samuel Darby Technical Coordinator – Treledan Saltash PL12 6PR

Non material amendment in relation to Decision Notice PA14/02447 dated 13/10/17 – Amended parking schedule to match planning drawing (Plot 173 – 1 Parking space allocated instead of 2).

Ward: Trematon  ...  view the full minutes text for item 67/24/25

68/24/25

To receive recommendations from the Town Vision Sub Committee and consider any actions and associated expenditure. pdf icon PDF 118 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Members received  the recommendations from the Town Vision Sub Committee to review and develop their Strategic Priorities against their Actions and to consider a number of recommendations.

 

The recommendations for amendments to the Planning and Licensing Committee deliverables and actions were reviewed by Members.

 

It was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Peggs and RESOLVED to approve the amendments to the Planning and Licensing Committee Business Plan Deliverables as follows and attached:

 

a.  Remove under ‘Health and Wellbeing’ the ‘Aim’ – To support and work with the Saltash Health Care Action Group when reviewing planning applications that are applicable – due to duplication of another ‘Aim’ – To ensure appropriate support or recommendations are given to applications or projects that support health care development or change of use to a health care setting in Saltash;

 

b.  Refer under ‘Health and Wellbeing’ the ‘Aim’ – To ensure the availability of all housing types are considered inclusive of rental and affordable housing to improve access to housing for all in Saltash – to ‘Housing’ because the ‘Aim’ fits better under that Strategic Priority;

 

c.   Remove under ‘Housing’ the ‘Aim’ – To ensure future housing projects and developments offer a variety of housing options inclusive of accessible properties – due to duplication of another ‘Aim’ – To support projects that deliver affordable and sustainable housing whilst meeting a variety of user needs in keeping with policy;

 

d.  Remove under ‘Housing’ the ‘Aim’ – Special consideration be given to the Churchtown Farm development and resolution for occupation by Saltash residents – due to the ‘Aim’ not being achievable under the Town Council powers. 

 

The Chairman then asked Members for input into the deliverables and if there were any actions missing.  Following a discussion it was proposed by Councillor B Samuels, seconded by Councillor Peggs and RESOLVED to approve the Planning and Licensing Committee Business Plan Deliverables as attached and continue to monitor progress at each meeting.

69/24/25

To receive a report on membership and quorum levels for the Planning and Licensing Committee and consider any actions. pdf icon PDF 185 KB

Minutes:

The Chairman referred to the report circulated with the agenda and asked Members to consider if the level of membership and quorum level of the Planning and Licensing Committee is reduced.

 

Members discussed the models from other Town Councils and whether there were any other solutions that would ensure the Planning and Licensing Committee is consistently quorate.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Brady, seconded by Councillor Lennox-Boyd and RESOLVED that:

 

1.  The membership level and quorum to remain unchanged and to suggest that the new Town Council in May 2025 might wish to review the Terms of Reference of the Planning and Licensing Committee.

 

2.  Councillor Peggs as Chairman of the Town Council to circulate an email to all Councillors reminding them of the need to submit timely apologies to the office in accordance with protocol.

 

 

70/24/25

Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960:

To resolve that pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admission to meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

Minutes:

To resolve that Pursuant to Section 1(2) of the Public Bodies (Admissions to Meetings) Act 1960 the public and press leave the meeting because of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.

71/24/25

To consider any items referred from the main part of the agenda.

Minutes:

None.

72/24/25

Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960:

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting.

Minutes:

To resolve that the public and press be re-admitted to the meeting

73/24/25

To confirm any press and social media releases associated with any agreed actions and expenditure of the meeting.

Minutes:

None.