Issue - meetings

The proposal before Members was for the erection of a detached ‘chalet bungalow’ style dwelling on the land adjacent to No.21 Pentire Close.

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by an objector with a response by the applicant’s agent.

The objector commented that there was currently a lack of parking provision in the area and that the proposal would only exacerbate the problem. The objector also commented that the access/egress to the site would be particularly narrow and could lead to congestion in the area. The objector concluded by commenting that the area could also be prone to flooding.

In response the applicant’s agent commented that the proposal was a modest development on a large plot of land and would be a much needed home in the borough. The agent also commented that there was ample parking provision and that the development would not impact on neighbouring properties.

Members noted that the application had been called-in by Councillor Clarence Barrett on the grounds of:

-  The bulk and appearance were a concern.

- The site was in very close proximity to a stream which had a history of flooding.

The Committee noted that the proposed development qualified for a Mayoral CIL contribution of £2,420 and RESOLVED that the proposal was unacceptable as it stood but would be acceptable subject to the applicant entering into a Legal Agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended), to secure the following obligations:

• A financial contribution of £6,000 to be used for educational purposes.

• All contribution sums should include interest to the due date of expenditure and all contribution sums to be subject to indexation from the date of completion of the Section 106 agreement to the date of receipt by the Council.

• The Developer/Owner to pay the Council’s reasonable legal costs associated with the Legal Agreement prior to the completion of the agreement irrespective of whether the agreement was completed.

• Payment of the appropriate planning obligations monitoring fee prior to the completion of the agreement.

That, if by 27 August 2018 the legal agreement had not been completed, the Planning Manager had delegated authority to refuse planning permission.

That the Planning Manager be authorised to enter into a legal agreement to secure the above and upon completion of that agreement, grant planning permission subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

The decision to grant planning permission was carried by 7 votes to 0 with 3 abstentions.

Councillors Hawthorn, Martin and Williamson abstained from voting.