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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

Outline application for the proposed residential development of 10 houses following demolition of existing property and workshop, accessed via existing driveway from London Road and extension to Knights Court of Weston Way, with all matters reserved except layout and access.

RESOLVED:That Planning application 18/02586/OP be REFUSED Planning Permission, subject to the reasons set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.

Audio Recording – Start time of Item – 57 minutes and 28 minutes

Outline application for the proposed residential development of 10 houses following demolition of existing property and workshop, accessed via existing driveway from London Road and extension to Knights Court of Weston Way, with all matters reserved except layout and access.

The Area Planning Officer provided updates in respect of planning application 18/02586/OP including the Highway Authority’s objection 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 Paul Clark

·         Councillor Michael Weeks

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

·         Dr Angelina Parsons (Jo Parsons) - Objector

·         Mr Stuart Hopewell – Objector

·         Councillor Jim McNally – Member Advocate (Objector)

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

·         Mr Ian Saunders -  Supporter

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

The following Members asked questions or sought clarification from Councillor McNally regarding his presentation:

·         Councillor Daniel Allen

The Area Planning Officer responded to questions arising from the speakers’ presentations and questions were raised from the following Members:

·         Councillor Ian Mantle

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

RESOLVED:That Planning application 18/02586/OP be REFUSED Planning Permission, subject to the reasons set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.