Agenda and draft minutes

A minutes silence was held in commemoration of the 31^st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

The Mayor’s Chaplain, Father Philipp Ziomek, then addressed council and gave a thought for the day.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hollingsworth, Maltby, Najuk, Payne, Scroggie, M Smith and Whiting.

The Mayor addressed council and confirmed that the start of the mayoral year had got off to a busy start with engagements across the borough. She noted her attendance at a Carlton Operatic Society show, the opening of the Jackie Bells play park and celebration of 60 years of the Calverton Working Men’s Club.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the above meeting, having been circulated, be approved as a correct record.

Non-pecuniary interests were declared by Councillors R Allan and G Pope as members of the Mapperley Golf Club Management Committee.

None.

Why do the council think it is a good idea to build houses on Mapperley golf club site given the cost of mitigating flood risk, which was apparently a significant factor in 2011 when this was last considered? Explain now why this is viable? – asked by Nigel Woolley

One question was received from a member of the public, who was in attendance to ask their question.

The questions and answer were as follows:

“Why do the council think it is a good idea to build houses on Mapperley golf club site given the cost of mitigating flood risk, which was apparently a significant factor in 2011 when this was last considered? Explain now why this is viable?”

Response from Councillor R Allan:

Thank you for your question.

The Gedling Local Development Plan proposes a spatial strategy based on a settlement hierarchy with the proposed site allocations being in accordance with this, as much housing as feasible is proposed to be located within and adjoining the main built-up area of Nottingham.

All the proposed sites, including Mapperley Golf Course, have been subject to detailed site selection work and a plan wide viability assessment to ensure they are deliverable.

Mapperley Golf Course has not previously been considered available for development so there has not been any detailed assessments of the site-specific constraints in the past.

None.

Councillor Fox joined the meeting.

Report of the Planning Policy Manager

An amended motion was proposed by Councillor R Allan and seconded by Councillor Clarke, in the following terms:

1)    That Council approve the Publication Draft Gedling Local Development Plan (Appendix 1) and Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 2) for a period of public representations as set out within the report.

2)    That Council approve the submission of the Publication Draft Gedling Local Development Plan (Appendix 1) and Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 2) to the Secretary of State with associated evidence documents for independent examination under section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, subject to there not being the need for any substantial changes following consultation on the Publication Draft. Any substantial changes needed to the Publication Draft following consultation would be referred back to Council.

3)    That Council delegates authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Chairman of Planning Committee to make any minor editing changes such as typographical, formatting or changes to imagery necessary to the Publication Draft Gedling Local Development Plan.

A request for a named vote was proposed and seconded and on being put to vote the amended motion was carried.

RESOLVED:

1)    That Council approve the Publication Draft Gedling Local Development Plan (Appendix 1) and Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 2) for a period of public representations as set out within the report.

2)    That Council approve the submission of the Publication Draft Gedling Local Development Plan (Appendix 1) and Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 2) to the Secretary of State with associated evidence documents for independent examination under section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, subject to there not being the need for any substantial changes following consultation on the Publication Draft. Any substantial changes needed to the Publication Draft following consultation would be referred back to Council.

3)    That Council delegates authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Chairman of Planning Committee to make any minor editing changes such as typographical, formatting or changes to imagery necessary to the Publication Draft Gedling Local Development Plan.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

RESOLVED:

That Council:

1.    Note the Annual Delivery Plan actions at Appendix 1

2.    Approve minor changes to the Legacy Plan to reflect changes in reporting of performance and budget as detailed within the report

Report of the Monitoring Officer

RESOLVED:

That Members:

1.    Approve the appointment of David Walsh as Independent Person and John Baggaley as Reserve Independent Person for a further 2 year term or until the dissolution of the authority following Local Government Reorganisation.

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer

RESOLVED:

That Members approve amendments to the Constitution as shown at Appendix 1.

No comments or issues were raised.

None.