RESOLVED: That

1.  The proposed guidance document, attached at Appendix 1 to the report, be agreed as a material planning consideration; and

2.  The guidance be promoted for inclusion in the forthcoming Design and Sustainability DPD.

(see Record of Decision)

The Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure introduced the report, stating that the proposed guidance attached at appendix 1 to the report had been produced as there was currently no guidance in place. The Committee were asked to comment on the references made to ATMs, as this could be considered too restrictive.

The Committee felt that the guidance attached at appendix 1 to the report was good, with support expressed for ensuring that ATMs were easily accessible as some individuals preferred cash rather than card payment.

In response to questions, the Head of Development Management confirmed that promoting in-store ATMs was due to historic incidents of ATM theft. The proposed guidance was practical in nature and would be applicable to shop fronts where planning permission had been sought; viability considerations would be made against the improvements sought, given the reduction in shops, particularly to buildings that were listed or in conservation areas.

RESOLVED: That the Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure be recommended to:

1.  Agree the proposed guidance document, attached at Appendix 1 to the report, as a material planning consideration; and

2.  Promote the guidance’s inclusion in the forthcoming Design and Sustainability DPD.