Issue - meetings

Internal and external alterations and extensions of existing vacant bank premises in connection with residential re-development.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee at the request of Councillors G V Guglielmi and Coley, the local Ward Members.

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 given by the Council’s Planning Manager (GG) in respect of the application.

The Committee was reminded that this application was for Listed Building Consent to enable changes to be made to the building.

Councillor G V Guglielmi, a local Ward Member, spoke against the application.

Following discussion and advice provided by Officers, it was moved by Councillor McWilliams, seconded by Councillor Bennison and unanimously 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:

·        Changes would fail to facilitate the commercial/employment use considered best for the property (N.B the decision on item A.3).