Decision details

The Committee considered an application which sought planning permission to replace the existing white uPVC framed windows on the front and rear elevations with black uPVC framed windows.

Councillor Eastwood, Ward Councillor, had called in the application to the Planning Committee for consideration by the Committee Members.

Following a question regarding planning permission for the replacement of windows, the Development Manager confirmed that planning permission would need to be sought under the Planning Policy for the replacement of a different colour to the existing windows.

Some Members thought that the proposed change of colour of UPVC from white to black would not have a significant impact to the current street scene and welcomed the proposal.

Councillor G Chrystie warned Members on consistency of considering proposals brought forward to the Committee.  He suggested that the proposal did not comply with the Borough’s Policies and would not create a positive impact to the current street scene.

In view of the debate and in accordance with Standing Order 22.2 the Charmian deemed that a  vote should be taken.  The votes for and against approval of the application were recorded as follows:

In favour:                                 Cllrs T Aziz, A J Boote, I Eastwood and L Morales

                                                TOTAL:  4

Against:                                   Cllrs G Chrystie and N Martin

                                                TOTAL:  2

Present but not voting:            Cllrs S Ashall and M A Whitehand (Chairman)

                                                TOTAL:  2

The application was therefore approved.

   RESOLVED

That  (i)    planning permission be granted; and

          (ii)   a draft list of Conditions and Informative to be agreed by the Development Manager.