The Committee considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of Development Management.

Mr Parsons, the applicant, and Councillors Jeffery, Cannon and Forecast (Visiting Members) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED: 

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

2.  That the Head of Development Management be given delegated powers to be able to settle or amend any necessary planning conditions in line with the matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.

Voting:  6 – For  4 – Against  3 – Abstentions

FURTHER RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE:  That consideration be given to bringing forward housing mix policies within Development Plan Documents and other policy documents to ensure an appropriate housing mix throughout different areas of the Borough with relevant policies and standards to support them.  This to include a more holistic approach to Houses in Multiple Occupation, not just addressing the issues around parking, residential amenity and bins.