NORTH WARWICKSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
13 June 2005
Present: Councillor R Freer in the Chair
Councillors Hayfield, Lea, Milligan, Morson, Sherratt, A Smith,
Smitten, Sweet, Tooth and Winter.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Moss and
Simpson.
Councillors Fowler, Gordon, Phillips and L J Smith were also in
attendance and, with the consent of the Chairman, Councillors
Fowler, Gordon and L J Smith spoke on Minute No. 17 (Application
No. 1690/2004 – 109 High Street, Coleshill).
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Declarations of Personal or Prejudicial Interests
Councillor Hayfield declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute No.
23 (Breach of Planning Control – Slowley Hall Farm, Fillongley) left the
meeting and took no part in the discussion or voting thereon.
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Rural Renaissance Report
The Assistant Director (Planning and Development) reported on the Rural
Renaissance Report produced by Advantage West Midlands and highlighted the
potential it had for the regeneration of rural areas of the West Midlands and its likely
impact on North Warwickshire.
Resolved:
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a
That the report be noted;
b
That the approach of working with Advantage West Midlands on
rural issues whenever the opportunity arises be endorsed; and
c
That the Council lobbies Advantage West Midlands for funding
of projects that match the criteria outlined in the report of the
Assistant Director (Planning and Development).
Planning Applications
Details of correspondence received since the publication of the agenda is
attached as a schedule to these minutes.
Resolved:
a
That subject to (b) below, the Applications set out in the report
of the Assistant Director (Planning and Development) dated 13
June 2005 be determined as recommended; and
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Recommended:
b
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That provided no objections are received from the outstanding
consultees, Application No. 0374/2005 (Land at Ennersdale
Road, Coleshill) be approved subject to the conditions specified
in the report of the Assistant Director (Planning and
Development).
Tree Preservation Order – Overgreen Plantation, Wishaw
The Assistant Director (Planning and Development) reported on the receipt of an
objection to a Tree Preservation Order made in respect of Overgreen Plantation,
Wishaw and the Board was invited to approve a suggested course of action.
Resolved:
That having considered the objection, the Tree Preservation Order
made in respect of Overgreen Plantation, Wishaw be confirmed for the
reasons set out in the report of the Assistant Director (Planning and
Development).
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Local Land Charges Service Charter
The Board was invited to consider a draft Local Land Charge Service Charter relating
to Personal Searches.
Resolved:
That the Local Land Charges Service Charter relating to Personal
Searches be approved.
21
Civic Awards Scheme
The Assistant Director (Planning and Development) reported on an outline
programme for the 2005 Civic Awards Scheme.
Resolved:
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a
That the arrangements as proposed in the report of the
Assistant Director (Planning and Development) be agreed; and
b
That the Chairman of the Board and Councillor Morson be
nominated to sit on the judging panel.
The Control of High Hedges
The Assistant Director (Planning and Development) reported that further guidance
had been published in respect of the Control of High Hedges and the Board was
asked to approve a suggested course of action
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Recommended:
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a
That, subject to Ward Members being notified of applications,
the Scheme of Delegation, as set out in the report of the
Assistant Director (Planning and Development) be agreed;
b
That a flat fee of £350 per application be agreed, but that this be
reviewed at regular intervals; and
c
That the officers identified in the report be given authorisation
to enter land under the provisions of Part 8 of the 2003 Act.
Exclusion of the Public and Press
Resolved:
That, under Section
public and press be
of business, on the
exempt information,
12A to the Act.
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100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the
excluded from the meeting for the following item
grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of
as defined in paragraph 13 of Part 1 of Schedule
Breaches of Planning Control
The Assistant Director (Planning) reported on a number of possible
breaches of planning control and the Board was asked to approve
suggested courses of action.
Resolved:
a
That in the case of Slowley Hall Farm, the Solicitor to the
Council be authorised to issue an Enforcement Notice requiring
the removal of the caravan for the reasons outlined in the
Refusal Notice, and that the compliance period be twelve
months;
b
That in the case of the Statue Factory, Watling Street, Dordon,
the Solicitor to the Council be instructed to commence Court
action against the two unauthorised signage boards and the
banner signs, as described in the report of the Assistant
Director (Planning and Development); and
c
That in the case of Manor House Farm, Ansley, the Solicitor to
the Council be authorised to issue an Enforcement Notice
requiring the removal of the portacabin and the discontinuance
of the yard for the parking of vehicles for the reasons outlined in
the Refusal Notice, and that the compliance period be six
months.
Chairman
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