Issue - meetings

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

Mrs Barnardo, the applicant, addressed the meeting.

During the discussion, reference was made to the need to review the policy provision relating to swimming pools.

RESOLVED:

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

  The amendment of conditions 7 and 8 (Landscaping) to require ten-year protection for the landscaping rather than five-year protection.

  The amendment of condition 7(b) to require double-staggered native hedgerows comprising 60-70% Hawthorn and Blackthorn plus other native species such as Guelder Rose.

  The amendment of condition 10 (Enhancement of Biodiversity) to include reference to plants for pollinators and to require an area of chalk grassland to be established and managed appropriately with an informative regarding the use of the chalk spoil from the cut and fill works.

  An additional condition requiring the submission of before and after contours and sections in connection with the proposed cut and fill works.

2.  That the Head of Development Management be given delegated powers to be able to settle or amend any necessary planning conditions in line with the matters set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.

3.  That the Landscape Officers be requested to consider the making of a Tree Preservation Order to protect trees around the boundaries of the site.

Voting:  11 – For  1 – Against  0 – Abstentions