Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed all parties to the meeting and explained the emergency evacuation procedure.

The Committee noted that this meeting and all future Development Control Committee meetings held between Monday and Wednesday would be webcast.

The Committee noted that there were no apologies for this meeting.

To note any interests relevant to the consideration of items on the agenda.

Please note that any declarations of interest made at the meeting which are not on the register of interests should be notified to the Monitoring Officer for inclusion.

Councillors Andrew Varney, Steve Pearce and Ed Plowden all declared interests in Planning Application Number 19/03940/F – 345 Bath Road since it was either in their ward (Councillor Varney) or they lived near the application site (Councillors Pearce and Plowden). All of these Councillors confirmed that they retained an open mind concerning this application.

To agree the minutes of the last meeting as a correct record.

It was moved by Councillor Fi Hance, seconded by Councillor Philippa Hulme and

RESOLVED – that the minutes for the meeitng held on 22^nd September 2021 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

The Committee is requested to note any outstanding actions listed on the rolling Action Sheet for Development Control A Committee.

The Committee noted the action sheet for Development Control A Committee. It was noted that a rolling action sheet had recently been agreed for both Development Control A and B Committee. This had been approved to ensure that action incidental to the main decisions on Planning Applications was followed up as requested with updates provided as appropriate.

13(a) – Planning Application Number 20/05811/F - Plot 3, Dalby Avenue and Whitehouse Lane, Bristol - Request to the appropriate Cabinet member to fast track the proposal for an RPZ for Windmill Hill.

Councillor Ed Plowden expressed his disappointment with the Mayor’s decision on this issue.

The Chair stated that he would contact the Service Manager, Development Management, to request that he provides a verbal update on this issue for the next meeting.

ACTION: Councillor Richard Eddy to contact Gary Collins as indicated above.

To note appeals lodged, imminent public inquiries and appeals awaiting decision.

The Committee noted details of the appeals lodged and set out in the report.

RESOLVED – that the report be noted.

To note recent enforcement notices.

The Committee noted details of one enforcement notice which was dated 6^th October 2021 and was set out in the report.

Following a request from a Committee member, Jonathan Dymond agreed to speak to Gary Collins to arrange a briefing for Councillors on enforcement including outstanding enforcement cases.

ACTION: Jonathan Dymond to discuss with Gary Collins as indicated above.

Up to 30 minutes is allowed for this item

Any member of the public or Councillor may participate in Public Forum.  The detailed arrangements for so doing are set out in the Public Information Sheet at the back of this agenda.  Public Forum items should be emailed to democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk and please note that the following deadlines will apply in relation to this meeting:-

Questions - Written questions must be received 3 clear working days prior to the meeting.  For this meeting, this means that your question(s) must be received in this office at the latest by 5pm on Thursday 28^th October 2021.

Petitions and Statements - Petitions and statements must be received on the working day prior to the meeting.  For this meeting this means that your submission must be received in this office at the latest by 12 Noon on Tuesday 2^nd November 2021.

Members of the public who wish to present their public forum statement, question or petition at the zoom meeting must register their interest by giving at least two clear working days’ notice prior to the meeting by 2pm on Monday 1^st November 2021.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW STANDING ORDERS AGREED BY BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL, YOU MUST SUBMIT EITHER A STATEMENT, PETITION OR QUESTION TO ACCOMPANY YOUR REGISTER TO SPEAK.

In accordance with previous practice adopted for people wishing to speak at Development Control Committees, please note that you may only be allowed 1 minute subject to the number of requests received for the meeting.

Members of the Committee received Public Forum Statements in advance of the meeting.

The Statements were heard before the application they related to and were taken fully into consideration by the Committee prior to reaching a decision

To consider the following applications

The Committee considered the following Planning Application:

Officers introduced this report and made the following points during their presentation:

·       National policy gave a presumption in favour of housing development

·       The design had changed significantly from the original proposal

·       The elevation facing the Paintworks had been reduced in size in the current application and the number of units had also been reduced

·       Details of the car park area, storage area, refuse area and landscaping were all indicated

·       Details of the bus layby as requested by Transport Development Management and now included in the proposal were shown to the Committee

·       There was a good standard accommodation on the site

·       The level of affordable housing had been confirmed at 30%. However, it was noted that whilst 15% was funded through Section 106 agreement and could be legally enforced, the remainder would be provided through the Homes England Grant via the public purse

In response to members’ questions, officers made the following points:

·       There was no reason to believe that the developer would not be able to meet their commitments concerning affordable housing. Generally, the track record with these sorts of schemes was very good and developers did honour their commitments. However, the Committee should bear in mind that there were situations where the Housing Association changed their mind

·       The Flood Team had indicated that, following the agreement to provide a new sewer, they were prepared to support the application

·       Traffic The initial assessment of the number of vehicles passing would reduce as the scheme bedded down

·       Cycle Places – the total number had been confirmed with the developer up to 200 overall which was in compliance with the required policy

·       There were lots of potential sources of funding available to address any problems related to concerns about below standard lighting on the cycle path

·       The development was compliant with the Council’s Net Zero Development Target such as those requiring 26% carbon reduction and it was BREEAM compliant

·       There was only one density area which was in line with other developments in the area. The calculation took into account urban floor space

·       There were three principal options available to the Committee – accepting the existing proposal, deferring or approving it with a roll over concerning viability

·       The landowner issues remained difficult. Current vehicular access could be made outside the area indicated by the red line on the map

Committee members made the following comments:

·       This is the sort of brownfield site that the Committee should be supporting. The proposed level of affordable housing was good. The concerns relating to the density of the housing and transport had been met. This seemed an excellent scheme and should be approved with a condition of rolling viability previews. Other schemes submitted by Goram Homes had been approved

·       The advantages of the scheme were the heat network, the fact that it was on a brownfield site and that it improved existing bus transport. Therefore, it should be supported

·       Developers were urged to resolve their existing differences with the owners of the Paintworks site

·       Officers and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21a

The next meeting is scheduled for 2pm on Wednesday 15^th December 2021 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, College Green, Bristol.

The Committee noted that the next meeting was scheduled to be held at 2pm on Wednesday 15^th December 2021 in the Council Chamber, City Hall, College Green, Bristol.