Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION: That planning permission be granted, subject to conditions.

WARD: Chase

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Gideon Whittingham, Principal Planning Officer, highlighting the key issues and clarifying the proposals.

2.    Both items 5 and 7 were presented and considered together.

3.     Following investigations by the Council in 2018, it was identified that the cladding system on Bliss House, Purcell House and Walbrook House was not appropriate for buildings of their height and type in respect of fire safety.

4.     Following investigations by the Council in 2018, it was identified that the cladding system on Bliss House, Purcell House and Walbrook House was not appropriate for buildings of their height and type in respect of fire safety.

The Council immediately committed to removing the existing cladding system and install a new long-term replacement external wall insulation system for the exterior of the blocks.

These applications are submitted as a result of this decision.

5.    Officers’ responses to points raised.

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

7.    The support of the majority of the Committee for the officers’ recommendation: 8 votes for and 1 abstention.

AGREED that planning permission be granted, subject to conditions.