Agenda item

DEFERRED TO SEEK AMENDMENTS AND IF APPROPRIATE, TO BE CONSIDERED ON LIST 2 OF AN AGENDA AT A FUTURE PLANS SUB-COMMITTEE

Description of application - Retention of modular buildings in revised location.

An email from the architect had been received and circulated to Members and a further email in support of the application had been received.

Ward Member, Councillor Samaris Huntington-Thresher, referred to the planning and enforcement history of the site being a doctors’ surgery.  Some adjustments to the modular building had been made and she said there was a need for it to be retained due to its increased use.  The application was supported by many local residents and, in her opinion, special circumstances should be considered.  Councillor Huntington-Thresher requested a deferment, without prejudice, to seek further amendments and for the application to be considered in Section 2 of the agenda at a future Plans Sub-Committee and that if a future permission were given, it should be specific to the surgery and, if the site reversed to residential use, enforcement action should be taken for the removal of the modular building.

Ward Member, Keith Onslow, said that both he and Councillor Lydia Buttinger strongly supported the application.

Councillor Evans agreed the surgery was required by the local residents but objected to the application being contrary to Unitary Development Plan policy.

 Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED, without prejudice to any future decision, TO INVITE THE APPLICANT TO PUT FORWARD DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS,and for the application to be considered on Section 2 of the agenda of a future meeting of the Plans Sub-Committee.