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Meeting: 07/08/2019 - Planning (Item 30)

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Minutes:

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

 

The application sought approval for erection of block containing 9 flats following demolition of existing building.

 

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from local residents.

 

The representations covered the following issues:

       i.          32 residents objected to the proposals.

     ii.          Design was out of keeping with the character of the area.

   iii.          Mass and scaling would have an adverse impact on neighbours.

   iv.          Existing structure could be refurbished.

    v.          Demolition process would have an impact on neighbours.

   vi.          Residents’ concerns about safety.

 

Peter Mckeown (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

 

Councillor Thittala (East Chesterton Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application as follows:

       i.          Resident’s amenity would be adversely impacted by the scale of the proposed building.

     ii.          Questioned how the existing building could be safely demolished when it was so close to the neighbouring property.

   iii.          Balconies would overlook neighbours.

   iv.          Properties would be small and would not accommodate families.

    v.          Sites previous use as a builder’s yard could result in contamination.

   vi.          Tree on the site deserved protection.

 

The Committee:

 

Resolved (by 4 votes to 2 and 1 abstention) 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.