Issue - meetings

Proposal Description: Removal of the existing dwelling (and associated outbuildings). The construction of 9 no new dwellings, associated garages, and landscaping (AMENDED PLANS).

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which provided additional information regarding the following matters.

1. The existing house had been assessed by the Historic Environment Team and it was concluded that it was not a non-designated heritage asset.

2. A further two objection letters had been received from residents that had previously objected to this proposal. Their comments had been noted and circulated to committee members.

In addition, the case officer advised that an update had been received from the Ecology Team regarding the biodiversity net gain report. The update confirmed that the trees proposed within the report were not sufficient to meet the necessary net gain. As a result, it was recommended to amend condition 15 to include a requirement for a revised biodiversity net gain report to be submitted to the local planning authority for approval prior to commencement of any development.

During public participation, Simon Machola spoke in support of the application and answered members' questions.

The committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED

The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and the update sheet, and subject to the following:

1.    An amendment to condition 15 as outlined above.

2.    The removal of permitted development rights, regarding the building of extensions, outbuildings etc, the details of which were to be delegated to the Principal Planning Officer Team Leader (North).