Issue - meetings

Change of use of ground floor of property from a public house to residential to enable the entire property to be used as a residential unit.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee at the request of Councillors Coley and G V Guglielmi, 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 made by the Council’s Planning Team Leader (SE) in respect of the application.

Town Councillor Ruth Stocks, representing Manningtree Town Council, spoke against the application.

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

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

David Whipps, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

Following discussion by the Committee and advice provided by Officers, it was moved by Councillor Everett, seconded by Councillor Bennison 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 due to the following reason:-

·        Contrary to Policy ER31 – Impact on Town Centre.