Issue - meetings

Construction of 4 No.Bungalows and garages on land to rear of Homefield including a new garage to Homefield.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee at the request of Councillor Chapman, 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 Senior Planning Officer (SE) in respect of the application. 

An update sheet was circulated to the Committee prior to the meeting with details of:

(1) One additional letter of objection;

(2) Additional photographs of the site received from Councillor Chapman; and

(3) An email received from the agent.

Elizabeth Artindale, a local resident, spoke against the application.

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

Tim Snow, the agent on behalf of the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Following discussion by the Committee, it was moved by Councillor Baker, seconded by Councillor Fairley and RESOLVED that contrary to the Officers’ recommendation of approval, the Head of Planning (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to refuse planning permission for the development for the following reasons:

·         Back land development;

·         Harmful to the character of the area; and

·         Impact of access on neighbours’ amenities.