All Members stated
that they had been lobbied.
The Committee
considered the report and the urgent update report of the Head of
Planning and Development.
Mr Dean presented a
petition objecting to this application.
Mr Owen of the Save
Fant Farm Group (against), Mr Lea (for
the applicant)/Mr Fitzgerald (in support), and Councillors Black,
Harper and Daley (Visiting Members) (against) addressed the
meeting.
RESOLVED: That consideration of
this application be deferred for
investigation of:
1. The safety
issues relating to the collection and drop-off of children in a
narrow lane (at busy periods) and the highways issues caused by an
increase in vehicle movements as a result of the wider catchment
area for this type of school.
2. The extent of
properly-managed play areas within the boundaries of the site,
taking account of the size standard and separation of Key Stages 1
& 2.
3. The need for
this development – the area is not understood to have been
identified as having a need for infant/primary school
facilities.
Voting: 9 –
For
0 – Against 1
– Abstention
Note:
Councillor Hogg was not present during consideration of this
application.
Councillor Paine did not participate in the voting on this
application.