Issue - meetings

To consider the above application.

Consideration was given to the above application.

(Mrs Clark, an objector and Colin Bowen, the agent for the applicant attended the meeting and spoke in respect of the application.  In addition the Planning and Place Shaping Manager read out a statement on behalf of the Ward Councillor Mrs J Clowes).

(The Principal Planning Officer advised that reference in the planning application to access from Sally Clarkes Lane should be removed).

RESOLVED

That for the application be refused for the following reason:-

1.     The proposed residential development is unsustainable because it is located within the Open Countryside, contrary to Policy NE.2 (Open Countryside) and the principles of the National Planning Policy Framework and create harm to interests of acknowledged importance. The Local Planning Authority can demonstrate a 5 year supply of housing land supply in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework. As such the application is also contrary to the emerging Development Strategy. Consequently, there are no material circumstances to indicate that permission should be granted contrary to the development plan.

In the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Planning and Place Shaping Manager has delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.

Should this application be the subject of an appeal, authority be delegated to the Planning and Place Shaping Manager in consultation with the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Board to enter into a planning agreement in accordance with the S106 Town and Country Planning Act to secure the Heads of Terms for a S106 Agreement.