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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.