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

Councillor Garten (Visiting Member) addressed the meeting remotely.

The Democratic Services Officer read out a statement on behalf of Ms Watts, agent for the applicant, who was unable to address the meeting remotely due to connectivity issues.

RESOLVED:

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

  The amendment of condition 6 ii) e) (Woodland Management Plan) to read:

  a list of locally appropriate native species, including pedunculate oak, small-leaved lime and beech, that will be used in the planting;

  The amendment of condition 6 iii) b) (Grassland Management Plan) to read:

  grassland plan informed by a detailed botanical survey of flora and fauna; and

  The amendment of condition 7 (External Lighting) to ensure proper lighting standards in the AONB, including the use of red spectrum lighting to minimise the impact of the development on biodiversity.

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  0 – Abstentions

Note:  Councillor Harwood left the meeting after consideration of this application (9.30 p.m.).