Agenda item

It was noted that this application had been deferred at the August meeting of the Committee for suitable consideration of conditions that may be imposed and allow further consideration of the planning merits of the proposals. It was also noted that Members had visited the site in August.

John Scott, Director of Conservation and Planning, clarified that he had declared an interest in this application at the August Planning Committee because he had carried out planning consultancy work for one of the people who had registered to speak at that meeting, but he did not consider this interest to be prejudicial so he would be presenting the report at this meeting. He then highlighted paragraphs in the report referring to a complaint from a former neighbour alleging that false representations had been submitted in their name. John Scott confirmed that although this matter was currently under investigation it did not impact on any decision taken by the Committee as the representation concerned had not been referred to in the original report and it had not influenced the original recommendation or the decision made at the previous meeting. It was also confirmed that all the other representations received in respect of this application had been verified and no further discrepancies had been identified.

The following spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme;

·         Mrs Marian Beloe, Supporter

·         Mr Izzard, Supporter

·         Cllr E Wain, District Councillor, Supporter

·         Tim Hegan, Noise Specialist, Supporter

·         Andrea Clarke, Objector

·         Mr Kenneth Wainman, Agent

Contrary to the officer recommendation, a motion to approve the application with an annual limit of 12 events subject to conditions, the detailed wording of which to be delegated to the Director of Conservation and Planning in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee  was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

To APPROVE the application subject to conditions, the detailed wording of which to be delegated to the Director of Conservation and Planning, in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee, to cover the following:

1.         An annual limit of 12 events with more than 30 guests and a limit to the number events in one week.

2.         A limit to the hours in which events with more than 30 guests can take place.

3.         Restrictions on the playing of amplified and acoustic music.

4.         Weekly limits on the number and hours of events with less than 30 guests including workshops or community events.

5.         Restrictions on the use of land to the west of the building.

6.         Maintaining for inspection a register of all events and workshop bookings.

7.       Alterations to existing building

8.        Construction Phase

9.        Machinery including Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems

10.      Noise attenuation

11.      External Lighting

12.      Travel Plan

13.      Parking and Access

14.      Landscaping

In accordance with Standing Order 1.12(2) Cllr P Brady, Mr R Helliwell and Cllr Mrs L Roberts asked that their vote against this decision be recorded.

At 3.20pm, following consideration of this item, Cllr H Laws, Cllr Mrs K Potter and Cllr C Carr left the meeting.