Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/20/1866/FUL.

The Senior Planning Officer presented an application for the erection of three new detached dwelling houses with associated parking and landscaping. The application had been called in by Councillor Bagnall.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Councillor Loughlin said she was concerned about the CPZ being eroded. Broxted and Takeley Parish Councils had said it was not sustainable and their comments should be upheld. 

Members had similar concerns as for the application for Yew Tree Cottage relating to overdevelopment, flood risk issues and the lack of local amenities.

In response to a question from Councillor LeCount the Development Manager said that Highways had visited the site and said that visibility could be achieved with the removal of greenery.  He said that in his opinion it was not a reason for refusal.

Councillor Light proposed that the application be refused. This was seconded by Councillor Sutton.

RESOLVED to refuse the application on the basis of policy S8; unsustainable development of the CPZ that adversely affects the open characteristics of the area, and Policy Gen 2 relating to overdevelopment. 

D Hyde (agent) spoke in support of the application.