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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

Demolition of existing buildings to facilitate the erection of 16 residential dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping and amenity (design amended 16/11/2018).

RESOLVED:That Planning application 17/04419/FP be AGREED, subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.

Audio Recording – Start time of Item – 4 minutes and 7 seconds

Demolition of existing buildings to facilitate the erection of 16 residential dwellings with associated access, parking, landscaping and amenity (design amended 16/11/2018).

The Area Planning Officer provided updates in respect of planning application 17/04419/FP, supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

The following Members asked questions or sought clarification from the Area Planning Officer regarding the presentation of the report:

·         Councillor Ruth Brown

·         Councillor Paul Clark

·         Councillor Michael Weeks

·         Councillor Harry Spencer-Smith

·         Councillor Ian Mantle

The Chairman announced that because the speakers wanted to share the slot, they  had formally requested in writing to extend the five minutes which Chairman agreed would be increased to 8 minutes. 

The following people made a presentation in objection to the application:

·         Georgina Huish-Arnold

·         Patrick Bolton

The following Members asked clarification of Ms Huish-Arnold’s presentation:

·         Councillor Michael Weeks

·         Councillor Sue Ngwala

The following people made a presentation in support of the application:

·         Mr Matthew Woodhead

The following Members asked clarification of Mr Woodhead’s presentation:

·         Councillor Ruth Brown

·         Councillor Spencer-Smith

·         Councillor Jean Green

The Planning Officer thanked the Chairman and responded to any issues of concern raised.

The Committee debated the application.  The following Members contributed to the debate:

·         Councillor Paul Clark

·         Councillor Tony Hunter

·         Councillor Harry Spencer-Smith

·         Councillor Sue Ngwala

·         Councillor Michael Weeks

·         Councillor Jean Green

·         Councillor Ian Mantle

The Committee debated the application and upon being moved by Councillor  Weeks seconded by Councillor Hunter and put to vote, it was:

RESOLVED:That Planning application 17/04419/FP be AGREED, subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.