Issue - decisions

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for demolition of 8 and 8A Oak Tree Avenue and erection of two dwellings.

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

The representation covered the following concerns:

       i.          Overlooking and overshadowing.

     ii.          The impact of construction traffic in the area.

   iii.          The amount of (construction) time to demolish the old buildings and put in new ones.

   iv.          The impact of the development on neighbours’ access, amenities and sewerage arrangements.

    v.          The area needs redevelopment, but residents had concerns about the design of this application.

   vi.          The plans were unclear so residents had queries about the proposed room uses and quality of materials.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 7 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. It was agreed that through the discharge of the landscape conditions officers would seek some planting to the front of the site subject to further consideration of the character of the area.