Issue - meetings

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

Mr Tricker addressed the meeting on behalf of the applicant.

RESOLVED: 

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

·  The amendment of the date referred to in condition 7 to read 04/07/18;

·  The amendment of condition 5 to require the submission of a landscaping scheme comprising at least two trees to replace the one which will be lost to the development and native shrub planting on the bund to break up and soften the outline of the development;

·  An additional condition (Renewables) requiring the incorporation of photovoltaic panels and rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling measures within the development; and

·  An additional condition (Biodiversity Enhancements) requiring the incorporation of bird or bat boxes within the eaves of the building.

2.  That the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to finalise the wording of the amended and additional conditions and to amend any other conditions as a consequence.

Voting:  7 – For  2 – Against  3 – Abstentions

FURTHER RESOLVED:  That the Heritage Culture and Leisure Committee be asked to consider the provision of a footway from the Leisure Centre car park to the sports pitches to the rear of the Centre.