Agenda item

Erection of 34 dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

Consideration was given to the report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding an application for the erection of 34 dwellings with associated parking and landscaping (for copy see file of Minutes).

J Orr, Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included photographs of the site. Members were advised of a proposed amendment to the recommendation in the report to secure the type of housing  in the Section 106 Agreement.

Councillor Patterson welcomed the application. The development was much needed in Crook and was located to the rear of an existing residential area next to fields and play space.

Members were advised that Councillor Tomlinson, local Member fully supported the application.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and to the completion of a Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure:-

(i)            the dwellings as Build to Rent housing;

(ii)          a contribution of £34,000 towards the maintenance/enhancement or provision of open space and recreational space in the local area.