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(Councillor David Allen declared a personal interest in all the Agenda items by virtue of the fact that he was a Member of Newbury Town Council and the Planning and Highways Committee. He had been present when the application was discussed, but would consider the application afresh. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillors Jeff Beck and Ieuan Tuck declared a personal interest in all the Agenda items by virtue of the fact that they were Members of Newbury Town Council. Councillor Tuck had not been present during discussions, however Councillor Beck had been present at the committee when the application was discussed. He would consider the application afresh. As their interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

(Councillor Swift-Hook declared a personal interest in all the Agenda items by virtue of the fact that he was a member of Greenham Parish Council and Newbury Town Council who had previously considered the application, but reported that he would view the application afresh on its own merit. Councillor Swift-Hook also reported that his use of a computer during the meeting was in order to access information on the application before him. As his interest was personal and not a prejudicial or a disclosable pecuniary interest he determined to take part in the debate and vote on the matter).

The Committee considered a report (Agenda Item 4(1)) concerning Planning Application 13/02615/COMIND in respect of section 73. Variation of Condition 3 [build in accord with approved plans] of planning permission reference 13/00252/comind at The Limes Guest House and 370a and 370b London Road, Newbury.

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Phil Barnet, Parish Council representative, Mrs Angelika Rivero, objector, Mr Tom Rumble, agent and Mr Malcolm Dunne, BREEAM assessor, addressed the Committee on this application.

Michael Butler introduced the report to Members, which took account of all the relevant policy considerations and other material considerations. He noted that due to a technicality, should the developer wish to implement both sets of amended planning applications being considered on this agenda, they would need to apply again for permission. In conclusion the report detailed that the proposal was for a high quality scheme and was strongly recommended by Officers.

Mr Barnet in addressing the Committee raised the following points:

·                    Newbury Town Planning and Highways Committee (NTP&HC) had considered all the applications on this site and still had the same concerns:

·                    Impact on street scene

·                    Overlooking

·                    Access

·                    Smell and noise

·                    Refuse store

·                    Gracewell Care Homes was now involved and this could lead to a series of amendments to modify the building. The previous application was not thought through enough and they would like to see the proposal be resubmitted in its entirety.

The Chairman enquired if Mr Barnet preferred the previous  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35