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32.

Minutes

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting (these are circulated separately)

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 June 2018 were confirmed by the Members present and were then signed by the Chairman.

 

An addendum to the agenda was circulated before the meeting.  A copy of the addendum can be found on the DBC website on the following link:

 

https://democracy.dacorum.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=159&MId=1725 

 

33.

Apologies for absence

To receive any apologies for absence

Minutes:

 

Apologies of absence were received from Councillors Ritchie and Tindall.

 

34.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of interest

 

A member with a disclosable pecuniary interest or a personal interest in a matter who attends

a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered -

 

(i)            must disclose the interest at the start of the meeting or when the interest

becomes apparent and, if the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest, or a personal
interest which is also prejudicial

(ii)           may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter (and must withdraw

to the public seating area) unless they have been granted a dispensation.

A member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not registered in the Members’ Register of Interests, or is not the subject of a pending notification, must notify the Monitoring Officer of the interest within 28 days of the disclosure.

 

Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and prejudicial interests are defined in Part 2 of the Code of Conduct For Members

 

[If a member is in any doubt as to whether they have an interest which should be declared they

should seek the advice of the Monitoring Officer before the start of the meeting]

 

It is requested that Members declare their interest at the beginning of the relevant agenda item and it will be noted by the Committee Clerk for inclusion in the minutes.

Minutes:

Councillor Guest asked Members to remember to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary or other Interests at the beginning of the relevant planning application.

35.

Public Participation

An opportunity for members of the public to make statements or ask questions in accordance with the rules as to public participation.

 

Time per speaker

Total Time Available

How to let us know

When we need to know by

3 minutes

Where more than 1 person wishes to speak on a planning application, the shared time is increased from 3 minutes to 5 minutes.

In writing or by phone

Noon the day of the meeting

 

You need to inform the council in advance if you wish to speak by contacting Member Support on Tel: 01442 228221 or by email: Member.support@dacorum.gov.uk

 

Please note the Development Management Committee will finish at 10.30pm and any unheard applications will be deferred to the next meeting.

 

There are limits on how much of each meeting can be taken up with people having their say and how long each person can speak for.  The permitted times are specified in the table above and are allocated for each of the following on a 'first come, first served basis':

 

·         Town/Parish Council and Neighbourhood Associations;

·         Objectors to an application;

·         Supporters of the application.

 

Every person must, when invited to do so, address their statement or question to the Chairman of the Committee.

 

Every person must after making a statement or asking a question take their seat to listen to the reply or if they wish join the public for the rest of the meeting or leave the meeting.

The questioner may not ask the same or a similar question within a six month period except for the following circumstances:

 

(a)       deferred planning applications which have foregone a significant or material change since originally being considered

 

(b)       resubmitted planning applications which have foregone a significant or material change

 

(c)       any issues which are resubmitted to Committee in view of further facts or information to be considered.

 

At a meeting of the Development Management Committee, a person, or their representative, may speak on a particular planning application, provided that it is on the agenda to be considered at the meeting.

 

Minutes:

Councillor Guest reminded the members and the public about the rules regarding public participation.

Councillor Guest informed the meeting that the agenda had been reordered to allow for applications with speakers to be heard first. The items are minuted in the order they were heard.

 

36.

4/00589/18/FUL - CHANGE OF USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS FOR THE STORAGE, SALE AND REPAIR OF CARS - CHEQUERS, LONDON ROAD, FLAMSTEAD, ST ALBANS, AL3 8HD pdf icon PDF 251 KB

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Minutes:

This application was deferred from the agenda prior to the meeting.

37.

4/00028/18/FHA - GLAZED STRUCTURE TO END OF PATIO AND FENCING. ADDITION OF THREE FLUES. INSTALLATION OF EIGHT CCTV CAMERAS. CHANGES TO DESIGN OF REAR CONSERVATORY. BASEMENT EXTENSION TO FORM GYMNASIUM, UTILITY ROOM, CINEMA AND WINE CELLAR WITH ADDITIONAL WINDOWS. ADDITION OF EXTERNAL COVERED BBQ STRUCTURE AND ALTERATIONS TO FENCING - 28 SILVERHTORN DRIVE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 8BU pdf icon PDF 298 KB

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Minutes:

Councillor Maddern declared an interest in this application. She was the ward councillor for this item and would be speaking against it. She took no part in the discussion or voting of this item.

I Keen introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to the committee due to a councillor call-in.

Mrs Thomas spoke in objection to the application.

Parish Councillor Louise Gross spoke in objection to the application.

In her role as ward councillor, Councillor Jan Maddern spoke in objection to the application.

Dorel Icleanu spoke in support of the application.

Having there been no proposer to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation, it was proposed by Councillor Birnie and seconded by Councillor Matthews to overturn the officer’s recommendation and refuse the application.

Vote

For: 6               Against: 0                    Abstained: 2

Resolved

That planning permission be REFUSED due to the following reasons:  

  1. The proposed development by reason of the siting of the covered barbeque and patio area along the site’s southern boundary would result in unreasonable levels of visual intrusion, overlooking and noise disturbance to the adjacent neighbour at no. 26 Silverthorn Drive to the detriment of their residential amenity and would be contrary to the aims of Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy 2013.
  2. By reason of the size and siting of the proposed covered barbeque and patio area extending significantly rearward into the site and along the southern side boundary, the proposal would fail to respect adjoining properties in terms of layout and scale, contrary to Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy 2013.

 

Councillor Maddern left the meeting at 7.45pm

 

38.

4/00872/18/FUL - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUNGALOW AND CONSTRUCTION OF TWO DETACHED 5-BED DWELLINGS - SYMONSDOWN, VICARAGE LANE, BOVINGDON, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 0LT pdf icon PDF 352 KB

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Minutes:

Councillor Riddick declared an interest in this item as he was the ward councillor. He withdrew from the meeting and took no part in the discussion or voting of this item.

I Keen introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to the committee due to a previous scheme being refused and it was subject to a councillor call-in.

Greg Basmadjian spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Birnie and seconded by Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Vote

For: 6               Against: 0                    Abstained: 1

Resolved

That planning permission be DELEGATED to the Group Manager of Development Management and Planning with a view to approval subject to the expiration of the final notification and subject to the conditions set out below:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:  To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2. Prior to the construction of the buildings hereby permitted, details including a full schedule of all materials to be used externally in the construction of the development hereby permitted shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  Please do not send materials to the council offices.  Materials should be kept on site and arrangements made with the planning officer for inspection.

 

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the character, appearance and setting of designated heritage assets in accordance with Policies CS12 and CS27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy 2013 and saved Policies 119 and 120 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

 

3. No development (excluding demolition) shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  These details shall include:

 

means of enclosure;

proposed finished levels or contours relative to neighbouring properties and Vicarage Lane including levelling works to the bank;

planting plans, including specification of species, sizes, planting centres, planting method and number and percentage mix;

details of all external hard surfaces, including the car parking area and drainage detail.

 

The approved landscape works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.  The approved parking areas shall be retained thereafter and available for that specific use.

                       

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the character, appearance and setting of the Bovingdon Conservation Area in accordance with Policies CS12 and CS27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy 2013 and saved Policy 120 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011 and to ensure the permanent availability of the parking area in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy CS12 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

39.

4/00415/18/FHA - ROOF EXTENSION AND WINDOW ALTERATIONS - 7 CHESNUT CLOSE, POTTEN END, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2QL pdf icon PDF 177 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

B Curtain introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to the committee due to the contrary views of Nettleden and Potten End Parish Council.

Anna Ashworth and Rebecca Gravell spoke in objection to the application.

Parish Councillor Dina Westenholz-Smith spoke in objection to the application.

Andrew Giles spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Matthews and seconded by Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Vote

For: 5               Against: 2                    Abstained: 1

Resolved

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:  To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

 

227 pa2.05 Rev B

227 pa2.04 Rev A

227 pa2.03 Rev A

Submitted Application Form

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3.   The dormer window at first floor level in the side east elevation of the extension hereby permitted shall be permanently fitted with obscured glass.

 

Reason:  In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupants of the adjacent dwellings; in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013) and Saved Appendix 3 of the Local Plan (2004).

 

Hours of work Informative

 

In accordance with the councils adopted criteria, all noisy works associated with site demolition, site preparation and construction works shall be limited to the following hours: 0730hrs to 1830hrs on Monday to Saturdays, no works are permitted at any time on Sundays or bank holidays.

 

Highway Informative

 

Obstruction of public highway land: It is an offence under section 137 of the Highways Act 1980 for any person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way to wilfully obstruct the free passage along a highway or public right of way. If this development is likely to result in the public highway or public right of way network becoming routinely blocked (fully or partly) the applicant must contact the Highway Authority to obtain their permission and requirements before construction works commence. Further information is available via the website https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/business-licences/business-licences.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.

 

Article 35 Statement

 

Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. The Council acted pro-actively through positive engagement with the applicant during the determination process which led to improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015. 

 

 

 

40.

4/00784/18/FUL - PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BEDROOM END OF TARRACE DWELLING - 22 WICK ROAD, WIGGINTON, TRING, HP23 6EL pdf icon PDF 153 KB

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Minutes:

E Palmer introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to committee due to a councillor call-in. E Palmer advised members that a condition was missing in relation to hard and soft landscaping which would be included if the application was granted.

Graham Quinn spoke in objection to the application.

Christian Pinchin spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Birnie to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Vote

For: 7               Against: 0                    Abstained: 1

Resolved

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1.    The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:  To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.   No development shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  Please do not send materials to the council offices.  Materials should be kept on site and arrangements made with the planning officer for inspection.

 

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development.

 

3.   No development, shall take place until a Phase I Report to assess the actual or potential contamination at the site has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. If actual or potential contamination and/or ground gas risks are identified, further investigation shall be carried out and a Phase II report shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of the development. If the Phase II report establishes that remediation or protection measures are necessary, a Remediation Statement shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

 

For the purposes of this condition:

 

A Phase I Report consists of a desk study, site walkover, conceptual model and a preliminary risk assessment. The desk study comprises a search of available information and historical maps which can be used to identify the likelihood of contamination. A simple walkover survey of the site is conducted to identify pollution linkages not obvious from desk studies. Using the information gathered, a 'conceptual model' of the site is constructed and a preliminary risk assessment is carried out.

 

A Phase II Report consists of an intrusive site investigation and risk assessment. The report should make recommendations for further investigation and assessment where required.

 

A Remediation Statement details actions to be carried out and timescales so that contamination no longer presents a risk to site users, property, the environment or ecological systems.

 

Reason: To ensure that the issue of contamination is adequately addressed and to ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with Core Strategy (2013)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

41.

4/01026/18/FHA - PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY OUTBUILDING WITH HABITABLE ACCOMODATION WITHIN REAR GARDEN. ALTERATION TO LANDSCAPING INCLUDING NEW RETAINING WALLS AND STEPS - 33 COWPER ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, AL3 8PP pdf icon PDF 88 KB

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Minutes:

P Stanley introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to the committee due to the contrary views of Markyate Parish Council.

Tim Gedhard spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Birnie and seconded by Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Vote

For: 7               Against: 0                    Abstained: 1

Resolved

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1.The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:  To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.The outbuilding hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 33 Cowper Road.

 

Reason: To ensure that the detached garage is not severed from the main dwelling to provide a self-contained dwelling unit, since this would be out of character with the area, and contrary to the provisions of policies CS11 and CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013). 

 

3.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

 

sk-1035-141 dated 21.04.18

sk-1035-142 dated 21.04.18

sk-1035-143 dated 21.04.18

sk-1035-144F dated 19.06.18

sk-1035-145F dated 19.06.18

sk-1035-146 dated 21.04.18

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

 

Article 35 Statement

 

Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. The Council acted pro-actively through positive engagement with the applicant during the determination process which led to improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

 

42.

4/01011/18/FHA - SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION. CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND STOREY REAR BALCONY - 1 MIDCOT WAY, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3QB pdf icon PDF 574 KB

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Minutes:

B Curtain introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to the committee due to the contrary views of Northchurch Parish Council.

It was proposed by Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor Birnie to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Vote

For: 8               Against: 0                    Abstained: 0

Resolved

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1.The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:  To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2.The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match in size, colour and texture those used on the existing building.

 

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in accordance with Policy Cs12 of the Core Strategy.

 

 

3.The proposed glazed privacy screens shall be erected fully in accordance with Drawing No.s Sheet 1 and sheet 4 and shall be thereafter permanently retained.

 

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of adjacent properties in accordance with Policy Cs12 of the Core Strategy.

 

4.The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

 

Site Location Plan

Block Plan

Sheet 1 - Proposed Elevations

Sheet 3 - Proposed Ground Floor

Sheet 4 - Proposed First Floor

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

Article 35;

 

Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. Discussion with the applicant to seek an acceptable solution was not necessary in this instance. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

 

43.

4/00478/18/FUL - DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE TO PROVIDE THREE NEW DWELLINGS - APPLEDORE, KINGSHILL WAY, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3TP pdf icon PDF 124 KB

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Minutes:

E Palmer introduced the item to members and said it had been referred to the committee due to the contrary views of Berkhamsted Town Council.

It was proposed by Councillor Birnie and seconded by Councillor Fisher to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Vote

For: 6               Against: 0                    Abstained: 2

Resolved

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:

1

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

 

Reason:  To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

2

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

 

11026-L-00-LP site location plan

11026-L-00-20 existing block plan

11026-L-00-28 site plan- landscaping

11026-L-00-21 proposed block plan

11026-L-00-23 proposed plot 1 elevations

11026-L-00-25 proposed plot 2 elevations

11026-L-00-27 proposed plot 3 elevations

11026-L-00-22 plot 1 floor plans

11026-L-00-24 plot 2 floor plans

11026-L-00-26 plot 3 floor plans

design and access statement

Bat Survey - Preliminary Roost Assessment

Bat Survey - Emergence and Re-Entry

CIL

 

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

 

3

No development shall take place until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The plan should consider all phases of the development.

 

Thereafter the construction of the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved plan. The Construction Management Plan shall include details of:

a) Construction vehicle numbers, type, routing

b) Traffic management requirements

c) Construction and storage compounds (including areas designated for car parking)

d) Siting and details of wheel washing facilities

e) Cleaning of site entrances, site tracks and the adjacent public highway

f) Timing of construction activities to avoid school pick up/drop off times

g) Provision of sufficient on-site parking prior to commencement of construction activities

h) Post construction restoration/reinstatement of the working areas and temporary access to the public highway.

 

Reason: In order to protect highway safety and the amenity of other users of the public highway and rights of way, in accordance with Core Strategy (2013) Policy CS8.

 

4

Notwithstanding the details shown on the approved plans the windows at first floor level in the west elevation of plot 3 hereby permitted shall be permanently fitted with obscured glass or have a cill height of not less than 1.6 m above internal floor level unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

 

Reason:  In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupants of the adjacent dwellings and to comply with CS 12.

 

5

No development shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted have been submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

44.

Appeals pdf icon PDF 65 KB

Minutes:

The following appeals were noted:

1.    Lodged

2.    Forthcoming inquiries

3.    Forthcoming hearings

4.    Dismissed

 

45.

Quarterly Enforcement Performance Report pdf icon PDF 83 KB

Minutes:

P Stanley introduced the item to members and said that he was happy to take questions.

Councillor Birnie asked about the first case on the list. He asked if this had been resolved as it is on-going since 2004.
P Stanley said the persons responsible were prosecuted and given a prison sentence. However, they left the country. They were declared bankrupt and the bank repossessed the house and demolished it. From then until the new owners, the site has been used for fly tipping.

Councillor Matthews asked about progress on 11 Bank Mill.
P Stanley said they have submitted an appeal which must be determined before any further action is taken.

Councillor Birnie referred to the installation of UPVC windows in a listed building owned by the council. He asked if the council would be taking action against themselves.
P Stanley said that the Council could serve the Notice on itself because the Housing Department were looking to sell these properties and any new owners would therefore be notified of the requirement to change the windows.

46.

Proposed changes to the committee pdf icon PDF 69 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor Guest invited members to make comments on the report.

Councillor Birnie believed that the return to three weekly meetings was sufficient to reduce the length and these changes are not needed.

Councillor Matthews said he agreed with Councillor Birnie and had concerns about reducing the time for public speakers.

A Horner informed members that change 1 in the report is not being taken forward as a majority of members did not agree. The questioning of speakers would not be totally abolished but would instead be channelled through the chair.

Councillor Matthews said he did not want to lose the ability to question speakers.

Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe said the responses from the consultation had been collated and democratically arrived at. She said tonight’s meeting had gone smoothly but this is not always the case.

Councillor Birnie said he agreed with not allowing supporters of an application to speak unless an objector was. However, he said there was a perception among residents that the council take more notice of the developers than the objectors. He felt the questioning of officers after their presentation had cut down on repetitive questioning.

Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe said the shorter the meetings, the better the quality of decision making. She said there is no doubt that the quality of decision making deteriorates as the meeting goes on. The public do not appreciate staying until 10pm to hear their application. She said the committee should continue with what was democratically agreed in the consultation.

Councillor Guest asked members to vote on recommending this report to council. It was proposed by Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Conway to recommend the report to council.

Vote

For: 6               Against: 0                    Abstained: 2

Resolve to recommend:

That the committee recommend to Council the following amendments to the Constitution:

 

  1. If an application is recommended for approval, only objectors can invoke public speaking and then supporters can present their case. Applicants can only invoke speaking rights where the application recommended for refusal.
  2. Reduce Ward Councillors time limit from 10 minutes to five minutes.
  3. Stop the questioning of speakers after their allocated time.
  4. Change the deadline to register to speak from 12 noon on the day of the meeting to 5pm the day before the meeting.
  5. Stop members of the public distributing material at the meeting.

6.    Planning officers must keep their presentations to 5 minutes for major applications and 3 minutes for all other applications.