Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for demolition of the existing boathouse and its replacement with a new boathouse.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          He lived in a house of local architectural interest.

     ii.          Did not object to a new boathouse in principle, but did object to this specific application.

   iii.          The new building was higher than the objector’s, he took issue with it having a third storey.

Councillor Blencowe proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation to include a considerate constructor informative.

This amendment was carried nem con.

The Committee:

Resolved unanimously (by 7 votes to 0) to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the officers plus additional considerate constructor informative.