Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION: 

1.    That subject to the finalisation of a S106 to secure the matters covered in this report and to be appended to the decision notice, the Head of Development Management be authorised to Grant planning permission subject to conditions.

2.    That the Head of Development Management be granted delegated authority to agree the final wording of the conditions to cover the matters in the recommendation section of this report.

WARD:  Southbury

NOTED

1.    The introduction by James Clark, Principal Planning Officer, clarifying the proposal and the planning history.

2.    The deputation of Councillor Mahmut Aksanoglu, Southbury Ward Councillor, on behalf of residents in objection to the application.

3.    The response of Rupert Litherland (Agent) and Richard Baylis (Architect).

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

5.    During discussion, notwithstanding presumption in favour / tilted balance, concerns were expressed regarding impact on the character of the area due to scale and design as well as the effect on free flow and safety of traffic using the adjoining highway.

6.    The proposal by Councillor Rye that planning permission be refused on grounds relating to character / appearance and highways / parking / effect on free flow and safety of traffic, seconded by Councillor Alexandrou and supported unanimously by the Committee.

AGREED that planning permission by refused for the reasons discussed.

Draft reasons for refusal to be agreed with the Chair and Opposition Lead.