Issue - meetings

Outline application for erection of four dwellinghouses with associated garages (all matters reserved except for access)

Outline application for proposed erection of four dwellinghouses with associated garages (all matters reserved except for access).

The agent and a ward councillor spoke on this application.

Notwithstanding the officer recommendation that permission be refused, members felt that the proposed development was acceptable and it was moved by Councillor Bray and seconded by Councillor Crooks that permission be granted with drafting of conditions delegated to the Head of Planning, to include a condition requiring retention of trees other than those that must be removed to install the site access and the footpath. It was also requested that the applicant considers installation of green energy sources and water retention tanks. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to conditions;

(ii)          The Head of Planning be granted delegated authority to agree planning conditions, to include the abovementioned condition relating to retention of trees.