Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/20/2299/FUL.

The Planning Officer presented an application seeking planning permission for the erection of a fence. The  fence  would  be  constructed  with  chestnut  posts  at  a  maximum  height  of 1.5m  from  the  ground, with  a centre  to  centre distance  between  the posts  of 1.8m. Galvanised wire stock fencing would be stapled to the posts to a height of 1.15m with a single strand top wire running along the top of the post.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Members raised concerns that the application would result in the enclosure of underdeveloped, agricultural land and the implications that this would have for the wildlife corridor.

Councillor Fairhurst proposed that the application be refused on the grounds of the impact to the Metropolitan Green Belt. This was seconded by Councillor Lemon.

RESOLVED to refuse the application

Speakers: V Ranger spoke on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.

Councillor LeCount left the meeting at 18:35.