Issue - meetings

Residential development of 3no.dwelling houses.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee as one of the applicants was employed by Tendring District Council within the Planning Department.

Councillor Scott, who was present in the public gallery, had earlier placed on record in relation to Planning Application 19/01261/FUL thathe was a local Ward Member.

Councillor Wiggins, who was present in the public gallery, had earlier placed on recordin relation to Planning Application 19/01261/FUL thatshe was a local Ward Member.

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 TemporaryPlanning Team Leader (TF) in respect of the application.

An update sheet was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting with details of two additional letters of objection submitted by local residents.

Parish Councillor Ernie Osborne, representing Alresford Parish Council, spoke against the application.

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

Following discussion by the Committee, it was moved by Councillor Cawthron, seconded by Councillor Fowler 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 application being contrary to Policies QL9, QL11 and Spl3.