Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/21/1685/FUL.

The Senior Planning Officer presented an application for the proposed demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of a garage to serve existing dwelling and erection of 6 detached dwellings with associated private gardens and garages. In addition there would be a new access road from the existing public highway. This item had previously been deferred from the last meeting, pending a site visit.

The application was recommended for approval with conditions.

Members discussed:

·         The increased footprint of two semi-detached dwellings and the proximity to the existing property of High Elms could be considered as overdevelopment.

·         The pattern of developments in the area being different to this application.

·         The positioning of the hammerhead turning.

·         Lack of parking facilities.

·         Street lighting.

·         Backland development contrary to ULP Policy H4 .

Councillor Le Count proposed that the application be refused on the grounds of:

·         Overdevelopment and the impact of the two semi-detached dwellings on High Elms, contrary to ULP Policy GEN2.

·         Backland development contrary to ULP Policy H4.

Councillor Lemon seconded the motion.

RESOLVED to refuse the application on the grounds stated above.

Councillor G Driscoll and B Craig spoke against the application. J Durbin (Agent) spoke in support.

The Meeting adjourned at 12.05 pm and reconvened at 1.10 pm.