Agenda and minutes
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Apologies Minutes: Apologies for inability to attend were reported from Councillors B. Kelly, McGimpsey and Moore.
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Routine Correspondence Minutes: It was reported that correspondence had been received from various Statutory Bodies, Agencies and other organisations in respect of the undernoted items:
Notification from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in respect of the making of Extinguishments of Public Rights-of-Way Orders at Majestic Drive and Madrid Street;
Notification from the Roads Service of its intention to introduce traffic calming measures at Ballysillan Park; and
Notification from the Roads Service that it was considering currently various options in respect of a road widening scheme at Clarawood Estate.
Copies of the Orders, letters and maps relating to the above matters were displayed at the meeting for the information of the Members.
The Committee noted the information provided.
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Requests for Deputations Minutes: The Committee noted that no requests for deputations had been received.
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Presentations from Statutory Bodies Request from Roads Service to address the Committee Minutes: Roads Service
The Members’ Support Officer reported that correspondence had been received from the Roads Service seeking to identify dates on which it could present to the Council its Spring and Autumn reports.
After discussion, the Committee agreed to receive from representatives of the Roads Service presentations in respect of its annual Spring and Autumn reports at special meetings, to which all Members of the Council would be invited, to be held on dates to be determined.
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Minutes: Non-determination Appeal – 1 Surrey Street
The Members’ Support Officer advised the Committee that correspondence had been received from the Divisional Planning Manager indicating that a non-determination appeal had been lodged under Article 33 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 in relation to the change of use from an art gallery and studio to offices and showroom at 1 Surrey Street. The Members’ Support Officer advised the Committee that the Council’s views on the application would be sought in due course.
Noted.
Planning Appeals Commission – Appeals Against Enforcement Notice
25 Stewartstown Park
The Committee was advised that correspondence had been received from the Planning Appeals Commission indicating that an appeal against an enforcement notice had been received in connection with the alleged unauthorised change of use from a dwelling to a dental surgery at premises at 25 Stewartstown Road.
The Commission was required under Article 69 (5) of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 to notify the Council of such appeals and, in exercising its powers, take into account any representations received from the Council.
After discussion, the Council agreed to endorse the steps taken by the Planning Service in initiating enforcement action in relation to the aforementioned alleged unauthorised development.
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Planning Applications Minutes: 160 – 182 Castlereagh Road
The Committee considered an application to vary, under Article 28 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, conditions of Outline Approval 2005/A634 and, after discussion, agreed, with one Member voting against, to adopt the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager to approve the application.
(As the decision was not unanimous it was subject to ratification by the Council.)
160 – 162 Castlereagh Road
The Committee considered an application to vary, under Article 28 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, condition 2 of a Reserved Matters Consent in relation to approval 2005/A635 relating to the abovementioned.
After discussion, the Committee agreed with one Member voting against, to adopt the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager to approve the application.
(As the decision was not unanimous it was subject to ratification by the Council.)
43 Glen Road
The Committee considered further a planning application in respect of the erection of five apartments with associated carparking at the aforementioned address in respect of which the Divisional Planning Manager had issued an opinion to approve.
After discussion, the Committee agreed, with one Member voting against, to adopt the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager.
(As the decision was not unanimous it was subject to ratification by the Council.)
Reconsidered Items
23 Rathcool Street
The Committee considered further a planning application in relation to the demolition of a rear return and its replacement with a two-storey extension to the rear and internal alterations for which the Divisional Planning Manager had offered an opinion to approve.
After discussion, the Committee agreed, with one Member voting against, to adopt the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager to approve the application.
(As the decision was not unanimous it was subject to ratification by the Council.)
THE COMMITTEE DEALT WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN PURSUANCE OF THE POWERS DELEGATED TO IT BY THE COUNCIL
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Planning Applications Minutes: Land 85 Metres South of HarbertonPark
The Committee considered further a planning application in relation to the demolition of buildings and erection of a residential development comprising 140 units at lands eighty-five metres south of 25 Harberton Park in respect of which the Divisional Planning Manager had issued an opinion to approve. Several Members pointed out that the proposal represented a significant departure from the current usage and would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of properties in the immediate vicinity.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councillor O’Neill, Seconded by Councillor McCarthy,
That the Committee agrees to reject the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager to approve the application relating to the demolition of existing buildings and the erection of a residential development comprising 140 units at land eighty-five metres south of 25 Harberton Park and agrees also that the matter be referred to the Planning Management Board for adjudication on the grounds that the application related to a significant residential development and that the proposed development was out of character with the surrounding area, was unacceptable due to its scale, mass and design and would harm the privacy and residential amenity of the properties within the immediate vicinity.
On a vote by show of hands eleven Members voted for the proposal and two against and, since the proposal had achieved the required 75% of those Members present, it was accordingly declared carried.
Reconsidered Items
29 Hawthornden Road
The Committee considered further a planning application in relation to the proposed development of two semi-detached two-storey dwellings with associated siteworks at 29 Hawthornden Road in respect of which the Divisional Planning Manager had offered an opinion to approve.
A Member expressed concern that the development would require the extension of sightlines which would necessitate the removal of mature trees and planting and that any replacement planting would result in a significant change to the appearance of an area of townscape characters.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councillor Long, Seconded by Councillor Empey,
That the Committee agrees to reject the opinion of the Divisional Planning Manager to approve the application for the development of two semi-detached two-storey dwellings with associated siteworks at 29 Hawthornden Road on the grounds that the proposal would result in a significant change to an area of townscape character.
On a vote by show of hands eleven Members voted for the proposal and none against and it was accordingly declared carried.
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Minutes: The Committee considered the undernoted planning applications and, after discussion, agreed with the Divisional Planning Manager’s opinion thereon:
Reconsidered Items – Amended Opinion
The Committee considered the undernoted planning applications for which the Divisional Planning Manager had offered a revised opinion and, after discussion, agreed with his opinion thereon:
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