Issue - meetings

Proposed annexe building to provide living accommodation.

It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee at the request of Councillor Nicholls, 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 Head of Planning (CB) in respect of the application.

Parish Councillor Andy Sandler, representing Thorrington Parish Council, spoke against the application.

Councillor Nicholls, 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, it was moved by Councillor Hones, seconded by Councillor M Brown 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.     3 Year Time Limit;

2.     Approved plans; and

3.     Building shall only be occupied as a residential annexe ancillary to March House.