Agenda item

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the sub division of Chesterton House curtilage to form a new planning unit, erection of single storey dwelling and associated infrastructure and works including new boundary wall. Alterations to existing boundary wall to form new vehicular and pedestrian entrance.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from Councillor Manning who spoke as a Ward Councillor and on behalf of Old Chesterton Residents' association.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        There is an existing scheme looking at the area for cycle safety and this has not been considered.

    ii.        The Highways Bid should be considered as a material consideration.

   iii.        Physical access to the site is unsafe.

  iv.        Contravenes 3.7a and 3.7b of the local plan in relation to dropped kerbs.

   v.        Should be refused as this is a Conservation Area, section 4.11c of the Local Plan.

Matt Hare (Agent) and Peter Carter addressed the Committee on behalf of the applicant and in support of the application.

The Committee considered access issues, cycle safety and predicted access and egress rates.

Resolved (by 9 votes to 1) to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, subject to the conditions recommended by the officers.