Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of single storey dwelling and erection of 5 new dwellings.

The Committee noted the amendment sheet updates.

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

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        Compromised safety of children using the pavement.

    ii.        Overlooking.

   iii.        Dominance.

  iv.        Drag distance required to get bins to the pavement.

   v.        Overlooking of Templemore Close.

Garth Hanlon (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Moore (Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application and made the following comments:

     i.        Shares concerns about child safety.

    ii.        Junction was complicated and dangerous.

   iii.        Area used for rat running.

  iv.        Development would limit sight lines.

   v.        A revised design of the driveway would improve safety.

  vi.        Contractor deliveries would further compromise pavement safety.

The Planning Officer suggested an informative regarding considerate contractors and management of site deliveries during the constriction period. The Committee agreed this Nem Con.

A further condition regarding materials used for the driveway surface to improve safety was suggested. The Committee agreed this Nem Con.

The Committee:

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.

In submitting information to discharge condition 17 it is recommended that the hard landscaping details shall include a contrasting material within the driveway to alert drivers to the need to slow down when exiting the development.