Issue - meetings

Application for the replacement of an existing dwelling with a new dwelling.

Application for the replacement of an existing dwelling with a new dwelling.

Whilst generally in support of the officer’s recommendation, and it being moved by Councillor Cartwright and seconded by Councillor Hollick that permission be refused, Councillor Cartwright requested that additional reasons for refusal be added due to it being an unsustainable development, contrary to Core Strategy policy 9 and contrary to policies DM14, DM1, DM4 and DM10. Following advice from officers and in the absence of a seconder, the additional reasons for refusal were not put to the vote.

At this juncture, it having reached 9.30pm, it was moved by Councillor Crooks and seconded by Councillor Witherford that the meeting be extended. Upon being put to the vote the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – the meeting be permitted to continue after 9.30pm.

On returning to debate upon the application, it was moved by Councillor Hollick, seconded by Councillor Smith and unanimously

RESOLVED – permission be refused for the reasons contained in the officer’s report.