All Members except Councillors Paine and Paterson stated that they had been lobbied.

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

Mr Coates, an objector, and Mr Gosling, for the applicant, addressed the meeting.

RESOLVED:  That subject to further negotiations regarding the materials and architectural details, including window headers, cills, fenestration, eaves and chimneys, and the incorporation of swift bricks and bat boxes, the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to grant permission subject to the conditions set out in the report amended as appropriate following the negotiations.

Voting:  12 – For  0 – Against  1 – Abstention