To consider the above planning application
Minutes:
Consideration was given to the above report.
(Parish Councillor J Davenport, representing Stapeley & District Parish Council, Pat Cullen, representing Protect Stapeley, Martin Malbon, an objector attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application).
RESOLVED
That for the application be deferred for further information regarding:-
(1) The arboricultural impact of the proposed development following the felling of three of the four ‘Category A’ oak trees identified in the refusal recommendation, together with advice regarding the lawfulness of the felling and the possibilities of replacement planting.
(2) The impact of the proposed re-alignment upon open countryside, in comparison with the route previously permitted.
(3) The impact of the proposed re-alignment upon ecology.
(As a result of the felling of some of the trees, the Officer changed his recommendation from one of refusal to one of deferral).
(The meeting adjourned for lunch. Councillor Mrs R Bailey arrived to the meeting).