Issue - meetings

Change of use of land to residential to incorporate the erection of up to 10 dwellings.

The Chairman reminded Members who had not been present at the start of the meeting that this meeting was being held during the Pre-Election period and that they should be mindful of the guidance that had been issued to them by the Chief Executive.

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 (SC-E) in respect of the application.

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

(1) Four additional letters of objection; and

(2) Contact made by a third party in regards to a planning agreement dated 1936 which related to the application site.

Mike Garrard, a local resident, spoke against the application.

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

Following discussion by the Committee and advice provided by Officers, it was moved by Councillor Bennison, seconded by Councillor Hones and 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 reasons:-

·        Adverse impact on the residential amenity of the area and neighbours;

·        Loss of designated open space;

·        Out of character with surrounding area; and

·        Failure to submit a completed Section 106 Agreement.