Agenda item

DEFERRED

Description of application – Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to form 28 sheltered apartments for the elderly, including communal facilities, access, car parking and landscaping.

The report marked, ‘to follow’ on the agenda had been published on 7 December 2018.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Graham Arthur, in support of the application were received at the meeting.  A late submission from the applicant with photographs had been received and circulated to Members. An update from the Chief Planner’s representative regarding Affordable Housing, Energy and Sustainability, and Planning Obligations had also been circulated to Members.

Councillor Arthur ’s view was that the proposed was an excellent quality development, sensitively designed that would sit well in the area and would provide much needed homes.  The site had been unoccupied for some time and both he and local residents supported this development in the heart of the village.

The Chairman also said that the attractive prestigious development would be welcomed in the Borough but she had concerns with the proposed bulk and financial viability.  Councillors Owen and Alexa Michael had no concern regarding bulk and they also approved of the design.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that THE APPLICATION BE DEFERRED, without prejudice to any future consideration, to enable further consideration of the financial viability assessment and the full package of financial contributions.