The Chairman and Councillors Adkinson, Chappell-Tay, Harwood, Kimmance, Munford, Vizzard and Wilby stated that they had been lobbied.

The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development.

Councillor Webb (Visiting Member) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

1.  That permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report with:

(a)  The strengthening of condition 2 to specify that only touring caravans (not static caravans) are being permitted due to the size of the site and limited space available for landscaping etc.; and

(b)  The strengthening of condition 5 (Landscaping) to make clear that if the landscaping and planting proposals are not implemented in accordance with the approved details within the specified time period, the permission will fall away.

2.  That the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to finalise the wording of the amended conditions and to amend any other conditions as a consequence.

Voting:  10 – For  0 – Against  3 – Abstentions