Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs Nick Ireland, Susan Cocking, Sarah Williams and Dave Bolwell.

To disclose any pecuniary, other registerable or non-registrable interest as set out in the adopted Code of Conduct. In making their disclosure councillors are asked to state the agenda item, the nature of the interest and any action they propose to take as part of their declaration.

If required, further advice should be sought from the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 3 March 2022.

The minutes of the meeting held on 3 March 2022 were confirmed and signed.

Members of the public wishing to speak to the Committee on a planning application should notify the Democratic Services Officer listed on the front of this agenda. This must be done no later than two clear working days before the meeting. Please refer to the Guide to Public Speaking at Planning Committee attached to this agenda.

The deadline for notifying a request to speak is 8.30am on Tuesday 5 April 2022.

Representations by the public to the Committee on individual planning applications are detailed below. There were no questions, petitions or deputations received on other items on this occasion.

To consider the applications listed below for planning permission

Members considered written reports submitted on planning applications as set out below.

Demolition of existing flats & erection of 18 houses & 13 flats in two blocks (variation to condition 7 of planning approval WP/18/00914/FUL - construction management plan).

The committee considered an application for the demolition of existing flats and the erection of 18 houses and 13 flats in two blocks (variation to condition 7 of planning approval WP/18/00914/FUL - construction management plan).

This application had been the subject of a site visit on 29 March 2022.

Councillor David Shortell advised that although he had been unable to attend the recent site visit, he had taken part in a previous site visit in 2019.  He was well acquainted with the site and would take part in the debate and vote on this application.

Councillor Bill Pipe announced that he had not attended the site visit, however, he knew the area very well and would take part in the consideration of this application.

Councillor Louie O’Leary advised that he had attended part of the site visit as he had to leave early.  He knew the area well and would take part in the consideration of this application.

The Lead Project Officer presented the application for Minor Material Amendments that sought to vary the wording of planning condition 7 (Construction Management Plan) which removed the requirement for the construction access to be provided only from Radipole Lane. 

This application had been deferred from the meeting on 3 March 2022 for a site visit and further highways safety information to be submitted. An update to the recommendation was contained in an update sheet circulated to the committee prior to the meeting.

Members were shown the site location, aerial photo, relevant planning history, approved site plan, sections and a visualisation of the view from Radipole Lane.

The Lead Project Officer advised that the Section 106 Agreement provided for a minimum of 35% Affordable Housing.  However, Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (the applicant) wished to provide 100% Affordable Housing on this site that was subject to funding from Homes England.

Details of planning condition 7 had been discharged in July 2021 and a previously approved Construction Management Plan had indicated the construction access from Radipole Lane.   Since its approval, the applicant advised that this was not possible due to an inability to secure the necessary rights from a number of leaseholders, despite assistance from Dorset Council officers in the discussions. Therefore the current application was to vary planning condition 7.

The revised plan introduced a number of safety measures that included the provision of traffic marshals to escort delivery vehicles into the site at a reduced speed of 5mph and details of temporary signage indicating alternative walking routes to school.  This was in addition to the school’s Park and Stride Scheme that had been in place since 2019. A number of measures were also proposed in terms of amenity, including a complaints procedure and monthly sounding board meeting with residents.

The main issues were highlighted including the principle of development, highways, amenity and habitat sites.

The applicant had further indicated that the Homes England grant could not continually be extended and that any further delay would put at risk the grant to allow 100%  ...  view the full minutes text for item 124.

To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972

The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes.

There were no urgent items.

To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered.

There was no exempt business.