Agenda item

(Councillor Adrian Abbs declared that he was the Ward Member for Agenda Item 4(1).

(Councillors Phil Barnett and Jeff Beck declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 4(1) by virtue of the fact that they were Members of Newbury Town Council and its Planning and Highways Committee. As their interest was personal and not prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest, they determined to remain to take part in the debate and vote on the matter.)

(Mr Paul Goddard declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(1), as he knew the applicant on a professional level, but reported that the application had no highways implications and he would not be required to speak on the matter.)

(Ms Sharon Armour declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(1), as she knew the applicant on a professional level, but reported that she would remain impartial during the course of consideration of the matter.)

(Mr Simon Till declared an interest in Agenda Item 4(1), as he knew the applicant on both a personal and professional level, and reported that he would be leaving the meeting during the course of consideration of the matter.)

1.       The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(1)) concerning Planning Application 22/01556/HOUSE in respect of 11 Valley Road, Newbury.

2.       Mr Patrick Haran, Senior Planning Officer, introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material planning considerations. In conclusion, the proposal was considered acceptable in planning terms, and officers recommended that the Service Director of Development and Regulation be authorised to grant planning permission, subject to the conditions outlined in the main report.

3.       In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Mr Nigel Foot, Newbury Town Council, addressed the Committee on this application.

Town Council Representation

4.       Mr Nigel Foot, Newbury Town Council, in addressing the Committee raised the following points:

• Newbury Town Council did not have any objection to the application, but Mr Foot would be willing to answer any questions.

Member Questions to the Town Council

5.       Members did not have any questions of clarification.

Ward Member Representation

6.       Councillor Adrian Abbs in addressing the Committee raised the following points:

• Councillor Abbs stated that the application was in a beautiful area, and the proposed extension would enhance family life. He was keen to encourage and support this type of application.
• Councillor Abbs stated that there was minimal reason to oppose the application, and that it was only before the Committee in the interest of due diligence.

Member Questions to the Ward Member

7.       Members did not have any questions of clarification.

Member Questions to Officers

8.       Members did not have any questions of clarification.

Debate

9.       Councillor Adrian Abbs opened the debate by stating that there are no signs of objection by neighbouring residents, and no need for additional conditions.

10.   Councillor Jeff Cant stated that he appreciated the need for due diligence, but it was a modest extension, and would have been approved but for the fact that the applicant was an employee.

11.   Councillor Phil Barnett stated that the proposed extension was modest and did not impact the street scene.

12.   Councillor Jeff Beck noted that there were no hours of work specified on the application, and requested that that be added to the conditions.

13.   Councillor Dennis Benneyworth noted the lack of objections and stated that he would support the application.

14.   Councillor Adrian Abbs proposed to accept Officer’s recommendation and grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report. This was seconded by Councillor Phil Barnett.

15.   Mr Patrick Haran and Mrs Sian Cutts responded to the proposed hours of work condition, stating that there was a standard requirement for hours of work which were 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, and no work on Sundays or Bank Holidays, and that that could be added. Councillors Abbs and Barnett, as the proposer and seconder, accepted the proposed condition.

16.   The Chairman invited Members of the Committee to vote on the proposal by Councillor Adrian Abbs, seconded by Councillor Phil Barnett to grant planning permission. At the vote the motion was unanimously carried.

RESOLVED that the Service Director for Development and Regulation be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

Informatives