Issue - meetings

The Committee considered an application for a proposed part two storey part single side extension to accommodate an additional one-bedroom flat.

Councillor Lyons, Ward Councillor explained reports were received from neighbouring residents raising concerns on the bulky and oversized proposal.  It was suggested that the proposal had not been considered in keeping with form of neighbouring houses on the street scene.

Councillor Lyons proposed the motion to refuse the application on the grounds of mass and bulk.  There was no seconder for the proposed motion of refusal.

Councillor Morales spoke in support of the application whilst admitting that the proposed parking provision was not ideal for the development however, the current minimum parking requirements were in accordance with the Parking SPD Policies.  

The votes for and against approval of the proposal were recorded as follows:

In Favour:                              Cllrs Ashall, Aziz, Elson, Hussain, Martin and Morales.

TOTAL:                                   6

Against:                                 Cllr Lyons

TOTAL:                                   1

Present but not voting:        Cllr Chrystie

TOTAL:                                   1

The application was therefore approved.

            RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to conditions and a Section 106 Legal Agreement.