Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/20/1676/FUL.

The Senior Planning Officer said that application was for the proposed introduction of a sewage treatment plant, 1.8m compound fence, under and cover ground plant chamber, flood lighting and 6m telemetry aerial, and vehicle cross over. He said that the scheme had been revised to accommodate vehicle cross over.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Members expressed concerns that no environmental impact assessment had been carried out, that the proposed development could considerably affect the condition of the River Pant and there could be the possibility of noise and strong smells.

The Development Manager said that it was essential that Members concentrated on planning issues. He explained that no environmental assessment had been required in this instance and that Members should rely on the information supplied by the consultee agencies.

Councillor Pavitt expressed his concerns and said that the Environment Agency had an appalling record in respect of combined sewer overflows.

Councillor LeCount said that provided the correct machinery was put in place there would not be any issues. He indicated that he would probably support the proposal.

Various Members asked technical questions that were beyond the knowledge of planning officers; the Development Manager re-iterated that Members should concentrate on trusting the consultees, who were seen to be the specialists in this instance.

Councillor Lemon said that he was led by the views of Planning officers and proposed approval of the application with conditions.

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Councillor Sell seconded the motion.

RESOLVED to approve the application with conditions.

The Democratic Services Officer read out C Davison’s submission that had been made against approval of the application as Mr Davison had been unable to join the meeting. K Payne (applicant) spoke in support.

Meeting Closed 3.51 pm.