Agenda and draft minutes

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There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2026 were agreed as a true record and were signed by the Chair.

The report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth

The Committee considered the written report of the Director - Development and Economic Growth relating to the following application, which had been circulated previously.

Councillor S Mallender arrived after the start of discussions for the following item and did not contribute to the discussion nor vote on this item.

32.1    25/01188/FUL - Internal alterations and first floor extension over existing single storey dental surgery to provide additional dental services and facilities - Hilton Dental Surgery, 1 Hilton Crescent, West Bridgford

Updates

In accordance with the Council’s Public Speaking Protocol for Planning Committee, Mr K Missan (Applicant) and Councillor D Virdi (Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee.

Comment

Members of the Committee commented on the shortage of NHS dental provision and therefore the importance of this service to the local community. Members of the Committee questioned Highways finding there not to be convenient public transport and thought there to be many buses that regularly passed nearby. In relation to parking, Members of the Committee thought there to be sufficient parking options, including the car park at Alford Road within five minutes’ walk. Members of the Committee were conscious to balance the benefit of the increased provision against negative impact and discussed the importance on not inhibiting emergency vehicles. The Committee suggested that the Applicant could produce a Travel Plan, secure the six off-street staff parking spaces with Leawood Manor Care Home as outlined in the application and advise patients about suitable parking options to mitigate any impact.

Councillor H Parekh moved to reject the recommendation and grant permission, subject to Conditions as delegated to Officers including a condition requiring the provision of a Travel Plan, this was seconded by Councillor S Ellis and the vote was carried.

DECISION

PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, THE DETAILS OF WHICH ARE DELEGATED TO THE DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.

Councillor S Mallender rejoined the meeting.

The report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth

The Committee noted the Planning Appeal Decisions report which had been circulated with the agenda.