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

Ms Newton, for the applicant, and Councillor D Mortimer addressed the meeting.

Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Development, the Committee agreed to refuse permission.  In making this decision, the Committee felt that the proposed development, by virtue of its layout and design would fail to respond positively to the sylvan nature of the site and would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.  The proposal is therefore contrary to the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

During the discussion on this application, a Member requested that his concerns regarding the need to provide appropriate infrastructure to mitigate the impact of residential development in Tovil be recorded.

RESOLVED:  That permission be refused for the following reason:-

The proposed development, by virtue of its layout and design would fail to respond positively to the sylvan nature of the site and would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area.  The proposal is therefore contrary to the guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework 2012.

Voting:  9 – For  2 – Against  1 – Abstention