Members noted that the application had been called-in by Councillor Robert Benham.

In Councillor Benham’s absence Councillor Viddy Persaud addressed the Committee.

The Committee considered the report and by a vote of 6 votes to 1 RESOLVED to GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION subject to the conditions as set out in the report and to include further conditions as listed below:

1)    Outbuilding to remain ancillary to the main dwelling/HMO and not to be used as living accommodation at any time

2)    Maximum occupancy of each room not to exceed 1 person

3)    HMO use not to be occupied or commenced until the extension containing communal kitchen/diner is completed in accordance with the plan(s) and available for the use of all occupiers and thereafter retained.

Councillor Smith voted against the resolution to grant planning permission.