Planning Committee 28 July 2011
EDF’s Hinkley Point C site preparation application approved
West Somerset Council’s Planning Committee resolved to grant approval with minor changes and some further informatives for EDF Energy’s application, made through its subsidiary NNB Generation Company Limited, for site preparation works* at Hinkley Point at its meeting on, July 28.
Planning permission was granted subject to recommendation including the prior completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement to deliver a wide range of measures that are designed to minimise and mitigate the impacts of the development on the communities affected. A detailed set of planning conditions has also been recommended to be imposed. The conditions and terms of the agreement are set out in the report and updates. To view the Officer’s Report, visit www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk/hinkleypoint. These were discussed by the committee and changes were made to two of the recommended conditions and Section 106 planning obligations were required in line with the report and updates.The committee heard representations from people speaking against and for the application and from statutory consultees and others. Members considered the application for approximately five hours before casting their votes.
- Votes cast in favour: 11
- Votes cast against: 1
- Abstentions: 0
Further details of the Planning Committee held on the 28th July can be found here
An audio recording of the Planning Committee is available on request
The minutes of the Planning Committee held on the 28th July 2011 can be found here. No written transcript is envisaged due to the length of the meeting and associated cost implications.
EDF’s Hinkley Point C site preparation application recommended for approval
The Officer’s Report to West Somerset Council’s Planning Committee on July 28, which is considering EDF Energy’s application made through its subsidiary NNB Generation Company Limited for site preparation works at Hinkley Point, recommends approval subject to the matters set out in the report.
This follows a detailed assessment that considers all the relevant issues, including all representations received. If Committee Members decide to approve the application, the grant of the planning permission would be subject to the prior completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement to deliver a wide range of measures that are designed to minimise and mitigate the impacts of the development on the communities affected. A detailed set of planning conditions would also be imposed. The suggested conditions and terms of the agreement are set out in the report.
The Planning Committee meeting is being held at 10am on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in the Council Chamber at West Somerset Council, West Somerset House, Killick Way, Williton.
Because of the high level of public interest in this special interest major application, the Planning Authority is exercising its discretion and overseeing special arrangements for the meeting. For more information on the arrangement and schedule for the day, please visit the council’s website Planning - 28 July 2011.
FURTHER SUPPLEMENTARY AND UPDATE OFFICERS REPORT (28/07/2011)
This report has been produced to provide a further update to members and members of the public regarding;
- Consultations and representations update since finalisation of Supplementary and Update Officers Report (26/07/2011);
- Update to Assessment: Principle of Development;
- Update to Recommended Conditions;
- Update to Recommended Planning Obligations;
- Update to Human Rights and Equalities; and
- Update to Conclusions and Recommendations section.
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SUPPLEMENTARY AND UPDATE OFFICERS REPORT (26/07/2011)
This report has been produced to provide an update to members and members of the public regarding;
- Further summary background of site history;
- Consultations and representations update since finalisation of main officer report (19/07/2011);
- Designations of National Policy Statements update;
- Publication of consultation draft National Planning Policy Framework;
- Update to officer assessment;
- Update to recommended Conditions;
- Update to recommended Planning Obligations;
- Update to Human Rights section; and
- Update to Conclusions and Recommendations section.
A further supplementary and update officers report will be provided at or prior to committee.
Erratas update to Agenda Item 5, Planning Application 3/32/10/037 - Hinkley Point C, Hinkle Point, Somerset, TA5 1TP
Since the publication of the committee report it has been noted by West Somerset Council that there are two errors within the document; one omission resulting from formatting in the assessment section and one error in the recommendations section.
Details of these changes are set out in the two documents provided on the right hand side of this page..