To consider the above application.
Minutes:
Note: Councillor B Moran (Ward Councillor), Dr A Bastock (objector) and Mr R Gascoigne (on behalf of the applicant) attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this matter.
Note: Councillor A Wood had registered his intention to address the Committee on behalf of Sandbach Town Council. As Councillor Wood was not in attendance at the meeting, Councillor M Benson addressed the Committee in his place.
Note: Mr I Knowlson (on behalf of Hands off our Sandbach) had not registered his intention to address the Committee. However, in accordance with paragraph 2.8 of the public speaking rights at Strategic Planning Board and Planning Committee meetings, the Committee agreed to allow Mr Knowlson to speak.
Note: Councillor R Cartlidge arrived during consideration of this item but did not take part in the debate or vote.
Note: Councillor R Bailey declared that she knew Town Councillor M Benson.
The Committee considered a report regarding the above planning application and an oral report of the site inspection. The Southern Area Manager – Development Management also reported that an amended landscaping scheme had been submitted.
RESOLVED – That the application be DEFERRED to allow officers to undertake discussions with the applicant regarding amendments to the layout.