Issue - meetings

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

            The Development Manager detailed the background to the report and explained that this was the first of three applications for the tower blocks in Flint.  The proposal was to insulate the existing building and install new windows and would provide an opportunity to update the tower blocks which had been in place for a number of years.  A condition was proposed for the colour of the paint to be agreed. 

            Councillor Dave Cox proposed the recommendation for approval which was duly seconded.  He welcomed the proposals which he felt would improve the town and the painting on the three blocks would add some colour.  He added that the residents of Flint were looking forward to the completion of the works.  Councillor Ian Dunbar asked that the three tower blocks be painted in different colours.  In response to a query from Councillor Owen Thomas about whether there was any possibility that the flats would be taken down in the near future, the Development Manager confirmed that this was not proposed.  Councillor Ray Hughes queried why the windows would be grey framed.  The Planning Strategy Manager advised that this was the colour of the type of laminate finish on the frames which would reduce future maintenance.     

            RESOLVED:

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