Issue - meetings

Proposed outbuilding.

Councillor Alexander had previously declared that, with regards to Planning Application 19/01044/FUL, he was predetermined on this application. He therefore  vacated to the public gallery whilst the Committee deliberated and reached its decision.

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 Officer (ML) in respect of the application.

Councillor Alexander, speaking in his capacity as a local ward Councillor, spoke against the application.

Councillor Griffiths, a local ward Councillor, spoke against the application.

Ronald Cross, the agent on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Following discussion by the Committee, it was moved by Councillor Cawthron, Seconded by Councillor McWilliams 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 reasons:-

-       Contrary to Policy QL11

-       Contrary to Policy QL9