Issue - decisions

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a residential development consisting of four1 x bedroom dwellings along with car and cycle parking and associated landscaping following demolition of existing buildings on site.

The Committee noted the amendment sheet.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Thirleby Close.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Spoke on behalf of residents of Thirleby Close.

     ii.          Overdevelopment of a small street.

   iii.          Over dwelling small single units, mainly bungalows.

   iv.          Narrow road with limited access for emergency services.

    v.          Some residents often find their driveways blocked by parked cars.

   vi.          Would result in increased noise.

 vii.          Increased traffic.

viii.          Problematic parking.

Mr McKeown (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Sheil (Arbury Ward Councillor) and addressed the Committee regarding the application as follows:

       i.          Speaking on behalf of residents.

     ii.          Overdevelopment.

   iii.          Negative impact on the area.

   iv.          Impact on resident amenities.

    v.          Many local objections.

   vi.          Thirleby Close is used as access other apartments.

 vii.          Overlooking.

viii.          Overdevelopment.

   ix.          Out of keeping with street scape of bungalows.

    x.          Loss of privacy.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 6 votes to 1) 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.