Agenda and minutes

The Chairman announced that Councillor H Mordue had been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of the North Buckinghamshire Area Planning Committee for the reminder of the municipal year.

Members heard apologies for Councillors H Mordue and A Osibogun.

Councillor A Waite sat as a substitute for Councillor H Mordue.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held 5 April and 17 May 2023.

The minutes of the meetings held on 5^th April and 17^th May 2023 were agreed as a correct record.

Councillors C Cornell, P Fealey and R Stuchbury each declared an interest in agenda item five (22/02679/AOP), as they were representatives of Buckingham West ward, in which the application site was located. Each confirmed that they were not predetermined, and therefore felt able to participate fully in the consideration of the application.

Proposal: Demolition of garage and erection of up to four dwellings all matters reserved.

Following the case officer’s presentation, Laura Pearson drew members’ attention to the update issued following the publication of the reports pack, which set out the updated position relating to Buckinghamshire Council’s five-year housing supply. The update was published to the council’s website prior to the meeting. This was read in its entirety to the members.

Speakers

Agent: Mr Simon Tindle

It was proposed by Councillor R Stuchbury seconded by Councillor A Waite and

RESOLVED:

That application 22/02679/AOP be REFUSED for the reasons specified in paragraph eight of the officer’s report, and as amended in the corrigendum to the officer’s report.

To confirm Members’ availability to undertake site visits if required.

Details on any site visits deemed appropriate to occur prior to an application’s consideration at the next scheduled meeting of the Committee would be communicated to Members as necessary.

18 October 2023

18^th October 2023