Issue - meetings

Proposed new access road to serve new development approved under 16/00731/FUL.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee at the request of Councillor Griffiths, a local Ward Member.

Councillor Alexander had earlier declared an interest in relation to Planning Application 17/00725/FUL by virtue of the fact that he was a local Ward Member.

Councillor Griffiths, present in the public gallery, had earlier declared an interest in relation to Planning Application 17/00725/FUL by virtue of the fact that he 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 Planning Team Leader (SE) in respect of the application.

John Barnsdale, a local resident, spoke against the application.

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

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

Following discussion by the Committee and advice provided by Officers, it was moved by Councillor McWilliams, seconded by Councillor Fowler and RESOLVED that the Head of Planning (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to grant planning permission for the development, subject to the following conditions:

1.     Standard time limit for implementation;

2.     In accordance with approved plans; and

3.     If this consent is implemented the access road as approved by 16/00731 shall not be constructed.

The Committee requested that any further applications for this site should be referred back to it for consideration.