Agenda and minutes

Members are reminded that the Code of Conduct provides that should they have a prejudicial interest in any matter under discussion and providing the matter is considered in public session, they are entitled to make representations and answer questions if members of the public are granted the same entitlement. Members must leave the room before the ensuing debate and vote and must not attempt to improperly influence a decision about that matter.

No disclosures of interest were made at this point of the meeting.

Construction of 29 dwellings with associated car parking, access, infrastructure provision and open space.

Recommendation:  GRANT subject to legal agreement

Updates since the preparation of the Officer’s report were circulated to the Committee as set out on the attached sheet.

Prior to considering the officers recommendation, it was proposed and seconded that the requirement to complete the affordable housing element should be within 12 months and not 2 years, as contained in paragraph (i) of the recommendation.

On being put to the vote, 9 Councillors voted in favour, with none against and 1 abstention.

Having considered the application and the representations made at the meeting, the Committee, by 8 votes to 2 vote, supported the revised recommendation and

            RESOLVED:

That, subject to a superseded deed to the legal agreement requiring the completion of the affordable housing:

a)     within 12 months of commencement; and

b)     before occupation of 30% of the open market dwellings (i.e. 6 units),

Planning Application 11/02072/FUL be GRANTED in accordance with the decision taken under Minute 428 (2011/12).

To consider any business which, in the opinion of the Chairman, is urgent in accordance with the provisions of Section 100B (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There were no items of urgent business to be conducted at the meeting.