Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/21/0264/FUL.

Councillor Emanuel recused herself at 1:15pm for this and the following application as she had a conflict of interest and did not think she could remain unbiased.

The Planning Officer presented an application for the proposed erection of one dwelling and associated works. This application added a further dwelling to 2 other houses that had already received planning permission.  The application had been called-in by Councillor Hargreaves.

The Neighbourhood Plan for Newport, Quendon and Rickling had been adopted on 28 June 2021.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Members made the following comments: -

• This was a large home and did nothing to address the lack of affordable homes in the area. 
• Whiteditch Lane was not suitable for any further development.
• The Neighbourhood Plan had been adopted and the Committee should adhere to the plan and not allow the extra property.

Councillor Bagnall proposed that the application be refused on the grounds of NQRHA1, S7, Gen 1 and NPPF109. This was seconded by Councillor Lemon.

RESOLVED to refuse the application on the basis of NQRHA1, S7, Gen 1 and NPPF 109. 

Councillor N Hargreaves and D Mayle spoke against the application. G French (agent) spoke in support of the application.