Decision details

The report before Members detailed a proposal for the demolition of existing rear additions and the erection of a single storey rear extension to create an additional residential flat; a part first floor rear extension to extend the existing self-contained flat; and the installation of an additional shop front and use of the existing side store to be used as a separate retail unit if required.

Members noted that the application had been called-in by Councillor Jeffrey Tucker. The reasons for the call-in were that he considered that the proposal would provide adequate private parking for one vehicle and would result in an improvement to the site.

With its agreement Councillor Jeffrey Tucker addressed the Committee.

Councillor Tucker commented that the proposal would provide one bedroom accommodation for one person and that parking would be provided. Councillor Tucker also commented that the proposal would be a vast improvement to the area. Councillor Tucker concluded that the applicant wanted to keep the shop open as it provided a good service to the locality.

During a brief debate Members sought and received clarification of the parking provision and the curtilages of the site.

The report recommended that planning permission be refused however following a motion to grant planning permission it was RESOLVED to delegate to the Assistant Director of Regulatory Services to grant planning permission contrary to recommendation and subject to prior completion of a legal agreement to secure an education places contribution plus the imposition of planning conditions.