All Members except Councillors Hinder, Nelson-Gracie and J A Wilson stated that they had been lobbied.

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

Mrs Lander, for the applicant, and Councillors B Mortimer and Parr (both in support) addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:  That consideration of this application be deferred to enable the Officers to:-

·  Consider the effectiveness and suitability of conditions and/or a legal agreement in terms of ensuring that the live-work units remain as such and do not become solely residential; and

·  Advertise the application as a departure from the provisions of the Development Plan.

Voting:  8 – For  1 – Against  2 – Abstentions