Issue - meetings

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report of the Chief Officer (Planning & Environment).

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Officer (Planning and Environment) in respect of this application.  The usual consultations had been undertaken and the responses received detailed in the report.  Additional comments received since the preparation of the report were circulated at the meeting and indicated no objection from Northop Community Council.

The officer summarised the background to the application for the erection of a side and rear extension with an improved access and double timber garage at the site.  The application also included the temporary siting of a storage container and static caravan for residential use whilst building work was being carried out.  It was stated that the applicant was related to an officer of the Planning section.

Councillor Marion Bateman proposed to accept the officer recommendation to grant approval, as this was a sympathetic extension to a unique cottage.  The proposal was duly seconded.

Councillor Chris Bithell sought assurances over the historical merit of the building and whether the proposals were in keeping with the property and its age.  In response, the officer said that the proposals had been the subject of negotiations and were sympathetic to the design, noting that it was not a listed building.

On being put to the vote, the proposal to grant permission was carried.

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report of the Chief Officer (Planning & Environment).