Issue - meetings

Application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 no dwellings.

Application for demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two dwellings.

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that permission be granted, some members felt that the proposal constituted over development of the site. It was MOVED by Councillor Cartwright and SECONDED by Councillor Roberts that permission be refused for this reason.

At this juncture, it having reached 9.30pm, it was moved by Councillor MJ Crooks, seconded by Councillor Findlay and

RESOLVED – the meeting be permitted to continue in accordance with council procedure rule 8.

Returning to Councillor Cartwright’s motion to refuse permission, which had been seconded by Councillor Roberts, the motion was put to the vote and CARRIED. It was therefore

RESOLVED – permission be refused due to the proposal resulting in the overdevelopment of the site contrary to policy DM10 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies DPD.