Agenda item

The application was for the installation of dormers and roof lights, and conversion of roof space to provide 18 bedrooms/en suites with associated accommodation and car parking.

Members were advised of the following updates:

‘Natural England raises no objections subject to mitigation [Officer comments: This could be secured by condition(s), if minded to approve].’

Members were advised that 20 residents had already moved in to the accommodation in the last four months. Confirmation was also provided that the traffic calming measure agreed at the previous application for this site had now commenced.

Resolved that application 17/0702 be refused for the reasons as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory.

Note 1

As this application triggered the Council’s public speaking Ms Jenny Garner spoke in objection and Mr Guy Wakefiled, the agent spoke in support.

Note 2

It was noted for the record that:

·        Councillor Edward Hawkins declared that Committee Members had received correspondence from the applicant and speakers.

·        Councillor Valerie White, in her capacity as Mayor, officially opened the building this year.

Note 3

The recommendation to refuse the application was proposed by Councillor Colin Dougan and seconded by Councillor Victoria Wheeler.

Note 4

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

Voting in favour of the recommendation to refuse the application:

Councillors Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Edward Hawkins, Jonathan Lytle, Katia Malcaus Cooper, Max Nelson, Adrian Page, Robin Perry, Ian Sams, Conrad Sturt, Pat Tedder and Victoria Wheeler.

Councillor Valerie White abstained.