The Committee considered the report of the Head of Development Management.

The Democratic Services Officer read out a statement on behalf of Mr Garrett and Mr Adams who objected to the application but were unable to be present at the meeting.

Mr Court, agent for the applicant, and Councillors Harper and Coates (Visiting Members) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:

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

  The addition of a renewables condition;

  The amendment of condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancements) to require integral niches for wildlife (swift bricks etc.); and

  The amendment of condition 8 (Landscaping) to specify that the landscaping scheme shall include a privet hedge along the front wall to maintain a domestic curtilage.

2.  That delegated powers be given to the Head of Development Management to be able to add, 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:  12 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions

Note:  Councillor English did not participate in the voting on this application as he had not been present for all of the discussion.