Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Cross.

In the interest of transparency, Councillor Ray declared a non-pecuniary interest in application no. 22/01423/FUH as he had met with the neighbours after the previous application had been withdrawn.  However, he advised that he was not predetermined.

Councillor Salter declared a non-pecuniary interest in application no. 22/01533/FUH as he is Chairman of Shenstone Parish Council who have raised objections and also the objectors are known to him; he did not participate in the debate or the vote.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2022 previously circulated were taken as read, approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Applications for permission for development were considered with the recommendations of the Chief Executive and any letters of representation and petitions of observations/representations received together with the supplementary report of observations/representations received since the publication of the agenda in association with Planning Applications 22/00476/COU, 22/01423/FUH, 22/01533/FUH and 22/01560/FUL

22/00476/COU - Change of use from agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), demolition of existing northern lean-to and associated works
Priory Farm, Uttoxeter Road, Blithbury, Rugeley
FOR: Mr L Lukasz

RESOLVED:-That this planning application be approved, subject to the prior completion of a S106 TCPA 1990 Unilateral Undertaking relating to the payment for recreational mitigation for the Cannock Chase SAC and the conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Charlotte El Hakiem from CT Planning (Applicant’s Agent)).

22/01423/FUH - Partial demolition and erection of two storey front side and rear extensions and new roof
96 Gaia Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LS
FOR: Mr & Mrs K Bhopal

RESOLVED:- That this planning application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive and two additional conditions:-

(1)  The extensions hereby approved shall not be brought into use until wall on the south western elevation, facing 94 Gaia Lane, has been painted, or rendered, in a white finish.

Reason: 

In the interest of providing reflected light to the Velux windows serving the bedroom at the neighbouring property at 94 Gaia Lane in accordance with Policy BE1 of the Lichfield District Local Plan and paragraph 130(f) of the National Planning Policy Framework. 

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended), (or any Order revoking and re-enacting the Order with or without modification) no development contained in Class(es) A, B, C, D, E, F and G of Schedule 2 (Part 1) of the Order shall be carried out without the prior written permission, on application, to the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:

In the interests of the character and appearance of the area and residential amenity, in accordance with Policies BE1 and CP3 of the Local Plan Strategy and the National Planning Policy Framework.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Councillor Joanne Grange (Ward Councillor) and Richard Bollands MCIAT  (Applicant’s Agent)).

22/01533/FUH - Erection of detached double garage (part retrospective)
9 Foden Close Shenstone Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0LE
FOR: Mr Tom Smith

RESOLVED: That this planning application be approved, subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive.

(Prior to consideration of the application, representations were made by Parish Councillor David Thompson (Objector) and Tom Smith (Applicant)).

22/01560/FUL - Demolition of existing dormer bungalow and erection of replacement dwelling and associatedworks
Little Meadows, St Chads Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire. WS13 7LZ
FOR: Miss Olivia Massey

RESOLVED:- That this planning application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the report of the Chief Executive and the additional landscaping condition contained in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 35.

RESOLVED: That, as publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business which would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended.

IN PRIVATE

RESOLVED: That, as publicity would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business which would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 5 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended.

IN PRIVATE

The Confidential Minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2022 previously circulated were taken as read, approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.