Agenda and minutes

            Apologies for inability to attend were reported from The High Sheriff (Councillor B. Kingston) and Councillor Austin.

            The minutes of the meetings of 4th and 18th April were taken as read and signed as correct.  It was reported that those minutes had been adopted by the Council at its meeting on 1st May, subject to the omission of those matters in respect of which the Council had delegated its powers to the Committee.

            No declarations were reported.

            It was reported that correspondence had been received from various statutory bodies, agencies and other organisations in respect of the undernoted:

            Notification from the Roads Service of:

·         the provision of an accessible, blue badge parking pay at 9 Forthriver Park; and

·         the proposed traffic calming measures at Ligoniel Road.

            Copies of the correspondence in relation to the above-mentioned matters were made available at the meeting for the information of the Members.

            The Committee noted the information which had been provided.

            The Committee was advised that correspondence had been received from the Area Planning Office in relation to the above-mentioned matter which had indicated that, having considered all the relevant factors, the Planning Service remained of the opinion that the retrospective application, in respect of the proposed change of use to a house in multiple occupation, was acceptable and that a decision to approve would be issued within the near future. 

Noted.

            It was noted that no requests had been received.

            The Committee noted a list of decisions which had been issued by the Planning Service between 10th and 24th April in respect of streamlined planning applications.

            The Committee noted a list of deferred items which were still under consideration by the Planning Office.

            The Committee noted a list of new planning applications which had been received by the Planning Service from 9th until 22nd April.

            The Committee considered further the undernoted planning application and adopted the recommendation of the Divisional Planning Manager thereon:

            The Committee considered the schedule of planning applications which had been submitted by the Divisional Planning Manager in respect of the Council area and agreed to adopt the recommendations contained therein with the exception of those referred to below: