Issue - meetings

Proposed dwelling.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Committee by Councillor Turner, a local Ward Member, as he considered the proposed development to be “garden grabbing”, not in keeping, not maintaining a heritage asset and reducing that heritage asset by changing its setting in the street.

The Committee was aware that a Section 106 Legal Agreement had already been completed to secure a financial contribution towards RAMS of £122.30 for the dwelling proposed and a contribution towards the improvement of the pathways at Crescent Gardens, Frinton-on-Sea.

The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval.

At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Planning Manager (GN) in respect of the application;

Councillor Turner, a local Ward Member, spoke against the application.

Peter Le Grys, the agent on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Following discussion by the Committee, it was moved by Councillor V. Guglielmi, seconded by Councillor Cawthron and RESOLVED that, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation of approval, the Head of Planning (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to refuse planning permission for the development due to the following reason:-

·         Design is out of character with the locality and adjoining dwellings