Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bird & Freeman.

There were no declarations of interest declared at the meeting.

The minutes of the meeting held on 21 January 2026 were confirmed as a true record.

Councillor Green reported that the comments on the final two paragraphs on page 7 of the agenda pack should be attributed to Councillor Martin and not herself.

The Committee received and considered the report and the addendum report from the Development Manager.

The Planning Officer presented the salient points for the installation of a 50 metre high observation wheel, including supporting structure with decking, ramp access and a ticket office for a period of 4 years from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2030 inclusive. The site location is the site previously used for the Slingshot Ride, South Beach Gardens, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3AH. This is a connected application as the site is on Council owned land. An Extension of Time had been requested as the determination date was 14 January 2026. An extension of time to he 25th of February was subsequently agreed with the applicant.

The Planning Officer reported that the application was recommended for approval subject to the conditions recommended at Section 21 of the agenda report.

Councillor Boyd asked why the observation wheel was not illuminated at night time. The Planning Officer explained that the wheel was adjacent to a busy highway and nearby residential properties. Illumination did not form part of the application.

The Development Manager reported that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) would have concerns as the wheel is 50 metres high.

The Chair reported that the spokes of the wheel were illuminated at night but not the gondolas due to concerns of the CAA.

Councillor Martin asked for confirmation that the condition of the installation of hoardings around the base of the wheel would be enforced as the applicant had not installed the hoardings for the last 3 years. The Development Manager reported that with this permission the hoardings would have to be installed prior to commencement and the Council would be in a stronger position to enforce this condition as we are the landowner not the leaseholder.

Proposer: Councillor Pilkington

Seconder: Councillor Williamson

Following an unanimous vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application number 06/25/0957/F be APPROVED subject to the conditions recommended at Section 21 of the agenda report.

CARRIED.

The Committee received and considered the report and the addendum report from the Development Manager.

The Planning Officer reported that the application was for a drop kerb to form vehicular access at 110 Middleton Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7PH. This was a connected application as the Council was both the site landowner and applicant.

The Planning Officer reported that the application was recommended for approval subject to the recommended conditions listed at Section 11 of the agenda report.

Councillor Murray-Smith reported that the application site looked as if it had been used for parking for a number of years. The Planning Officer reported that if permission was granted, this would result in the installation of hard standing for parking rather than parking directly on to the garden surface.

Councillor Galer asked if this application had been submitted to allow for ease of EV charging in the applicants garden area. The Development Manager reported that the application was to provide a dropped kerb and hard standing. The provision of an EVC point did not form part of the application.

Proposer: Councillor Capewell

Seconder: Councillor Williamson

Following an unanimous vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application number 06/25/0844/HH be APPROVED subject to the recommended conditions listed at Section 11 of the agenda report.

CARRIED.

The Committee received and considered the report and the addendum report from the Development Manager.

The Planning Officer reported that the application is for the renovation of a former terraced house at 11 Bath Hill Terrace and use as a residential 2-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3); demolition of adjoining premises and redevelopment to create a 3-bedroom end terraced dwelling (Use Class C3) at 11 and 11A Bath Hill Terrace, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2LG. The application is a connected application as the Council is both the applicant and landowner.

The Planning Officer reported that the application is recommended for approval and that authority is delegated to officers to grant planning  permission subject to:-

(i) First, the conclusion of the public consultation period linked to the advertisement of the application in the press until 27 February 2026, and thereafter: 

(ii) If any concerns are raised which are not already covered in the Agenda Report, to refer the application back to the Committee for final determination; or,

(iii) If no additional concerns are raised, to grant planning permission after 27th February 2026, subject to the conditions recommended at Section 22 of the published Agenda Committee Report. 

Councillor Martin asked if consideration had been given to the installation of a wet room on the first floor to make the property accessible/adaptable as these types of properties were at a premium in the centre of Great Yarmouth. The Planning officer reported that the plans indicated that the proposed property was deemed to be adaptable.

Claire Wilkins, applicant's agent, reported that this was the third time that this application had been before the Committee and she was confident that the Council had finally got it right. The application would bring a derelict former guesthouse back into use with the use of grant funding. This would involve the demolition and re-build to provide an energy efficient home for a family. This was not a simple refurbishment and it was poised to go out to tender to local building companies and it would result in good quality housing for a family in need.

Councillor Boyd reported that he thought that this was an excellent application and would improve the street scene in the area and he proposed that the application be approved.

The Chair, who was a Ward Councillor, reported that this application would result in a huge improvement to the area and the provision of good quality housing and not a HMO.

Councillor Williamson reported that he supported the application as it would complete the street scene and provide good quality housing in a deprived area of the borough and he seconded the application.

Proposer: Councillor Boyd

Seconder: Councillor Williamson.

Following an unanimous vote, it was RESOLVED:-

That application number 06/25/0844/HH  be APPROVED and authority is delegated to officers to grant planning permission subject to:-

(i) First, the conclusion of the public consultation period linked to the advertisement of the application in the press until 27 February 2026, and thereafter;

(ii) If any concerns are raised which are not already covered in the Agenda Report, to refer the application back to the Committee for final determination; or,

(iii) If no additional concerns are raised, to grant planning permission after 27th February 2026, subject to the conditions recommended at Section 22 of the published Agenda Committee Report. 

CARRIED.

The Chair reported that there was no other business being of sufficient urgency to warrant consideration at the meeting.