Issue - meetings

DEFERRED

Description of application – Change of use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Class 2 (residential institution) to allow use of the property as a childrens home.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Stephen Carr in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that a further letter in objection to the application had been received.  A further letter from the applicant had also been received.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application BE DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration, to seek the submission of a travel plan, confirmation that the home would not accept children from a violent or drug related background and details of how such a confirmation could be secured in planning terms and further information regarding the hours of operation and staff comings and goings.