Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Detached two storey building comprising 4 one bedroom flats with front and side balconies, 5 car parking spaces, vehicular access from Sweeps Lane and cycle and refuse stores.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  An email from Ward Member, Councillor Chris Pierce, in objection to the application was read which was also supported by Councillor Angela Page.  A letter in support of the application from the agent had been received and circulated to Members.

Planning application 16/00444 for a block of six flats had been refused and dismissed at appeal in September 2016 and the Chairman acknowledged that the application had been reduced to four flats.  In her view the site was developable but she objected to the over dominant appearance at the corner of Sweeps Lane and the proximity to the boundary.

Councillor Michael referred to the Planning Inspector’s comments on page 22 of the Chief Planner’s report and, in her view, the application had not overcome these.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.