Agenda and minutes

Members heard apologies from Councillor P Irwin.

Councillor A bond sat as a substitute for him.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held 24 May 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 24^th May 2023 be agreed as a correct record.

Councillor B Chapple OBE, declared a prejudicial interest in agenda item six. He had called in the application for consideration by the committee as a local ward member, and felt that he would not be able to approach the discussion and debate on the application in an impartial manner. He would therefore speak on the application during the public speaking process, and then leave the meeting prior to the debate.

Councillor P Cooper declared an interest in agenda item six. He was a resident of Rowsham, which was nearby to the site, and a local ward member for Wing, which was one of the two wards impacted by the proposed development. Councillor Cooper also confirmed that he had attended a public exhibition on the application in Wingrave, as well as Wingrave Parish Council meetings at which this application was discussed. However, in both cases, he confirmed that he did not make any comments, nor did he speak to any attendees about the application. He felt that he remained open-minded on the application, and able to participate in the consideration of the item.

Councillor R Newcombe declared an interest in agenda item five, as a representative of Buckinghamshire Council on the Chilterns Conservation Board, which was responsible for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in which the proposed development would take place. He confirmed that he had not contributed in any way to any comments made or submitted by the Board, and was not predetermined on the application and would therefore be able to participate fully in the committee’s consideration of the item.

Note: Agenda item five was considered by the committee prior to this application, due to an IT issue during the meeting.

Proposal: Installation 5.61M High, Multi-Play unit.

Speakers

Town Council: Councillor Mark Willis (Aylesbury Town Council)

It was proposed by Councillor R Newcombe, seconded by Councillor A Bond and

RESOLVED:

That application 22/03583/APP be APPROVED subject to the conditions specified in the officer’s report.

Proposal: Householder application for demolition of garage. Erection of part single storey front extension and porch. Landscaping works.

Speakers

Agent: Simon Rix

It was proposed by Councillor D Thompson, seconded by Councillor R Khan BEM and

RESOLVED:

That application 23/00953/APP be DEFERRED to allow Members of the committee to conduct a site visit.

Note: Councillor R Khan BEM left the meeting prior to the beginning of this item.

Proposal: Ground mounted solar farm with DNO substation, point of connection, ancillary infrastructure and associated works, landscape planting and access tracks.

Speakers

Councillor/Local Member: Councillor Phil Gomm, Councillor Bill Chapple OBE

Parish Council: Councillor Peter Fenton-O’Creevy (Hulcott Parish Council)

Agent/Applicant: Richard Boother and Michelle Howley

It was proposed by Councillor N Brown, seconded by Councillor M Caffrey and

RESOLVED

That application 20/00779/APP be APPROVED subject to the conditions outlined in the officer’s report and any amendments and additional conditions considered necessary by officers.

To confirm Members’ availability to undertake site visits on [insert date] if required.

Following a brief conversation, it was decided that planning officers would deliberate with the applicant for 23/00953/APP - St. Benedicts, Bacombe Lane, Wendover to find a suitable date for a potential site visit as agreed by the committee, and this date would be communicated to Members in due course to gauge availability.

Details of any further 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.

16 August 2023

16th August 2023