Issue - meetings

Proposal Description: Removal of existing garages and construction of a single two-storey building for affordable housing, containing 4x one bed flats and 2x two-bed flats, with associated cycle and refuge storage, and car parking.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the Update sheet which provided additional information of a further objection received on the 11^th August concerning overdevelopment of the site which did not raise any new material considerations.

During public participation, Amanda Hall spoke in objection to the application, and Paul Phasey (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered members questions.

Councillor Horrill spoke as a ward member in support of the application. In summary, she welcomed the additional high quality, affordable homes for local people and supported the use of under-used, Winchester City Council land for affordable housing. She urged the committee to seek a commitment that the proposed parking improvements be delivered at the same time as the housing improvements.

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.