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Decision Maker: Planning
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Committee received an application for
prior approval under Part 18 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)
(England) Order 2015 (GPDO).
The application sought approval for construction of new gated east side stairway from Mill Road to provide
access to train drivers walkway, including alterations to arches 5 and 6 to
facilitate new sidings, walkway and passive provision for Chisholm Trail.
The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a local resident.
The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Supported the work being
undertaken. Work needed to be done on the railway and Chisholm Trail.
ii.
Expressed concern about details of
the work programme and communication about it.
iii.
Had followed progress to date.
iv.
His concerns were available on the
public file. They had not been addressed. Requested details to respond to
these.
Mr Thompson (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.
Mr Davies addressed the Committee in support of the application. He
spoke as the County Council Officer delivering the Chisholm Trail. Network Rail
were happy to accommodate the Chisholm Trail and
deliver part of it as part of this planning application.
The Committee:
Unanimously resolved to grant the
application for prior approval in accordance with the officer recommendation,
for the reasons set out in the officer report.
Report author: Philippa Kelly
Publication date: 29/01/2019
Date of decision: 09/01/2019
Decided at meeting: 09/01/2019 - Planning
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