Decisions

Councillor Porrer withdrew from the meeting for this item and did not participate in the discussion or decision making.

The Committee received an application for change of use to residential with first floor extension.

Mrs Hawkins (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 5 votes to 1) to grant the application for change of use in accordance with the Officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the Officer’s report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the Officer.

The Committee received an S73 application to vary condition 2 of ref: 20/04826/FUL (Demolition of Lockton House and 1&2 Brooklands Avenue and replacement with two new buildings comprising offices (Use Class E), flexible commercial space (Use Class E) to include a cafe, underground parking and utilities, erection of covered walkways, electricity substation, bin stores, access, cycle parking and associated hard and soft landscaping) for the retention of the gable wall of 1-2 Brooklands Avenue and associated alterations to form and appearance of Building A, installation of PV panels on Building A and B, air handling plant decks on Building A and ventilation screen to ramped vehicle entrance to Building B to meet net zero carbon aspirations, fenestration changes, and other minor material amendments.

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

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved to grant the application for S73 permission in accordance with the Officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the Officer’s report, subject to conditions and the prior completion of a S106 Agreement as set out in the Officer recommendation.

Matter for Decision

The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman Service has found “there was fault causing injustice” in relation to a complaint about how the Council used rat poison at a residential property within the City which incurred vet bills after their dog came into contact with it.

This customer also complained that the Council failed to provide details of the poison or an emergency contact number, causing distress and did not deal with this complaint properly, causing them time and trouble.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Climate Change, Environment & City Centre

Noted the findings of the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman Service in respect of this case and the actions taken by the Council in response to these findings.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Environmental Health Manager.

In response to the report Councillors commented that it showed the need for signage and councillors noted actions taken by officers.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.