Agenda item

The application was for the erection of 2 No. light industrial/ground industrial/ warehouse buildings, (Class B1C/B2/B8) and ancillary office accommodation with parking and landscaping. (Additional Information Rec'd 15/03/2016), (Additional info rec'd 07/04/16), (Additional plans/info rec'd 26/05/16). (Amended plans & information rec'd 03/06/2016), (Amended plans rec'd 07/06/16).

Members were advised of the following updates:

One further objection raised on the following additional grounds:

§    Impact of noise and vibration on residential amenity [Officer comment: It is not considered that the impact of vibration would be so significant to warrant the refusal if this application. In relation to noise, see Paragraph 7.5 of the officer report]

§    Impact of vibration on structure of residential property [Officer comment: This is a private matter]

§    Loss of privacy [Officer comment: The level of separation and lack of windows in the rear elevation of the nearest building (Plot C) would limit any such impact. Also, see Paragraph 7.5 of the officer report]

§    Impact on wildlife and domestic pets (cats) [Officer comment: It is not considered that the current proposal would have any significant impact on any protected species. The impact on cats which may stray into the site would not be a reason to refuse this application]

§    Impact on flood risk [See Paragraph 7.7 of the officer report]

Resolved that application 16/0095 be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory.

Note 1

Councillor David Allen declared a disclosable pecuniary interest as the owner of a nearby property and having submitted an objection and left the room during consideration of the application.

Note 2

The recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor David Mansfield and seconded by Councillor Mrs Vivienne Chapman.

Note 3

In accordance with Part 4 Section D paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting in relation to this application was as follows:

Voting in favour of the recommendation to approve the application:

Councillors Nick Chambers, Mrs Vivienne Chapman, Surinder Gandhum, Edward Hawkins, Ruth Hutchinson, Katia Malcaus Cooper, David Mansfield, Max Nelson, Robin Perry, Conrad Sturt, and Victoria Wheeler.

Councillor Ian Sams abstained and Councillor Colin Dougan refrained from voting having arrived part way through discussion thereon.