Issue - meetings

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2).

Application for change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2).

Notwithstanding the officer’s recommendation that the application be approved, some members felt that the proposal would be contrary to policy BE1 of the Local Plan. It was moved by Councillor Boothby and seconded by Councillor Taylor that the application be REFUSED. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be refused due to the impact of the use on residential amenity.

Councillor Boothby left the meeting at 8.23pm.

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2)

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to residential institution (C2)

It was moved by Councillor Boothby that the application be refused. Following subsequent discussion and in the absence of a seconder, this motion was withdrawn.

Due to concerns raised during the meeting, members felt unable to make a decision on the application due to the risk of detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. It was moved by Councillor Witherford and seconded by Councillor Taylor that consideration of the application be deferred to allow for discussion with the applicant. Upon being put to the vote the motion as CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the application be deferred for further discussion with the applicant.