Issue - decisions

Councillor Holt advised the Committee that although the objector was known to her, she had no declarable interest in the application. She had visited the site and had express and opinion. However, she came to this Committee with an open mind

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for single storey and first floor side extensions with alterations to existing and erection of garden shed.

The Committee noted the amendment sheet.

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

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Speaking on behalf of neighbours.

     ii.          Has sympathy with the needs of applicant’s family.

   iii.          Out of scale with other properties in area.

   iv.          Too big for plot.

    v.          Overbearing.

   vi.          Overshadowing and loss of evening light.

 vii.          Too close to neighbours.

viii.          Impact on nearby wildlife.

   ix.          Disproportionate to scale of properties in the area.

Jay Heal (Applicant) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 6 votes to 0 with 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.