Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a single storey rear extension and new porch.

The Committee received a representation from Councillor Pippas. As he had a personal and prejudicial interest, Councillor Pippas would speak as a member of the public then withdraw from the discussion and room, and not vote.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Councillor Pippas owned a guesthouse at 2 Rustat Road. He was on good terms with his neighbour who put in the application.

     ii.          Asked for restrictions to be imposed on construction times to minimise disruption to paying guests at 2 Rustat Road.

Councillor Smart proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation to include a considerate contractors informative.

This amendment was carried nem con.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved (by 6 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 with the following Considerate Contractors informative:

New development can sometimes cause inconvenience, disturbance and disruption to local residents, businesses and passers by. As a result the City Council runs a Considerate Contractor Scheme aimed at promoting high standards of care during construction. The City Council encourages the developer of the site, through its building contractor, to join the scheme and agree to comply with the model Code of Good Practice, in the interests of good neighbourliness. Information about the scheme can be obtained from The Considerate Contractor Project Officer in the Planning Department (Tel: 01223 457121).

Councillor Pippas withdrew from discussion and room, and did not vote.