Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/16/3565/OP

The Development Management Team Leader presented the proposal for Outline application with all matters reserved, except for access, for community led mixed use development of up to 275 residential units, site for primary school, multi-use games area, kick about area, flexible neighbourhood building (A1, A2, A3, A5, B1, D1 and D2 uses), car park, trim trail and dog walking circuit.

The application was recommended for Approval subject to the conditions and Section 106.

In response to a Member question the Development Manager advised that the water board had been consulted and that the supply and waste water were two different issues, in relation to the supply the water board and companies are obliged to supply as many homes as was necessary.  Ultimately there were no issues raised in consultation.

Councillor Loughlin said that the water pressure in Takeley was already very low.

The Development Management Team Leader advised that it was the responsibility of the supplier to maintain water pressure and not a material consideration.

Councillor Bagnall spoke about paragraph 170 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2012 (NPPF), referring to the site as a route through the landscape.

In response to Member questions the Development Manager advised against deferral for the reason of waiting for the decision of the ‘Gladman Appeal' or Local Plan.

The committee were of the same mind that south of the Flitch Way should not be developed.

Councillors Gerard and LeCount raised safety concerns in relation to the Highways for pedestrians.

Concerns were raised about the impacts on Hatfield Forest.

Councillor Bagnall proposed a motion to refuse the application.

Councillor Gerard Seconded the motion to refuse the application.

RESOLVED: To refuse the application and to bring the full reasons back to the next committee.

J Cheetham, P Hewitt, S Barsott, S Smith, B Bamber, R Mackley, K Artus, R Pomery and R McGowan spoke on the application.