Issue - meetings

The Committee considered an application for the erection of 2 x two-bedroom single storey dwellings with associated hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of the existing garage block.

Councillor Hussain considered that the proposed development would have a detrimental effect of the character of the surrounding area, and an adverse impact on bats.

Councillor Morales considered that the proposal was a significant improvement on what had been submitted previously. Councillor Morales acknowledged that the land had been badly kept and that there was a housing shortage in Woking.

Councillor Hussain proposed and it was duly seconded that the application be refused on the grounds that it (i) was contrary to Policies CS7, CS21 and CS24 and (ii) would have an adverse impact on bats.

In accordance with Standing Order 22.2, the Chairman deemed that a division should be taken on the motion above. The votes for and against refusal of the application were recorded as follows:-

In favour:                                 Cllrs S Ashall, T Aziz, A Boote, S Hussain and L S Lyons.

                                                TOTAL: 5

Against:                                   Cllrs G W Elson and L M N Morales.

                                                TOTAL: 2

Present but not voting:            Cllrs G G Chrystie (Chairman) and N Martin.

                                                TOTAL: 2

The application was therefore refused.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be refused on the grounds that it (i) was contrary to Policies CS7, CS21 and CS24 and (ii) would have an adverse impact on bats.