Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission for the erection of single storey timber shed/store, replacement doors and windows and internal alterations installation of woodburner and external flue.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from Ms Pickerill.

The representation covered the following points:

     i.        Loss of storage space for other tenants of the property.

    ii.        Currently occupies a small studio flat and has been using the shared space for 20 years.

   iii.        Has had no consultation from the landlord regarding the proposal.

  iv.        Would suffer from the fumes of the proposed woodburner.

   v.        Extraction fan exit would also cause problems.

The Planning Officer confirmed that loss of storage space was a civil matter and not a planning consideration. He confirmed that the woodburner might be removed from the plan.

Councillor Smart expressed concern that the plans might be amended and that there appeared to have been a lack of consultation.

Councillor Smart proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation that the application be deferred to allow appropriate consultation and consideration of a non-material amendment regarding the wood burner. Councillor Owers seconded the amendment.

This amendment was carried unanimously.

The Committee:

Resolved (unanimously) to defer the application for planning permission.