Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION:  Approval subject to conditions

WARD:  Southgate

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Kevin Tohill, Planning Decisions Manager.

2.    Subsequent to publication of the agenda, receipt of 27 letters in support of the application from local businesses welcoming a hotel development in the area.

3.    The deputation of Finola Reynolds, resident of Burleigh Gardens.

4.    The response of William Kumar, agent for the applicant.

5.    Members’ debate and questions responded to by officers.

6.    Members’ request for an additional condition requiring the submission of an employment and skills plan to attract local residents, to be submitted and approved prior to the commencement of the development.

7.    The unanimous support of the committee for the officers’ recommendation.

AGREED that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions set out in the report and additional employment and skills condition.