Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION:  That, subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure the obligations as set out in the report, the Head of Development Management / the Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to grantplanning permission subject to conditions.

WARD:  Southgate

NOTED

1.    The introduction by Claire Williams, Planning Decisions Manager, clarifying the proposals and highlighting the key issues.

2.    An amendment to Paragraph 10.45 – due to the scale of the development, a financial contribution towards sustainable transport and healthy streets will not be required.

3.    The deputation of Councillor Stephanos Ioannou speaking as Southgate Ward Councillor, against the officers’ recommendation.

4.    The deputation of Ms Muireann Murphy, the agent, speaking in response.

5.    Members’ debate and questions responded to by officers. During discussion, it was agreed that an additional condition would be required exploring options to improve disabled access.

6.    The support of the majority of the committee for the officers’ recommendation: 5 votes for, 3 votes against and 1 abstention.

AGREED that the Head of Development Management/Planning Decisions Manager be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement, subject to conditions and an additional condition covering the exploration of options to improve disabled access to the building.