Agenda item

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14no. apartments and associated infrastructure

Consideration was given to the report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding an application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of 14no. apartments and associated infrastructure (for copy see file of Minutes).

S Pilkington, Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included photographs of the site.

In presenting the report the Officer advised of an amendment to the recommendation. The scheme proposed 14 units which was below the threshold for the provision of affordable housing and as such was not a policy requirement.

Councillor Boyes considered that this was a very good scheme and was pleased to note the amount of social accommodation the proposed development would provide in the area. He moved approval of the application.

Councillor Davidson concurred with Councillor Boyes and in seconding approval of the application noted that this was a brownfield site which was suitable for the type of development proposed by Livin Homes.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the report and to the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure £14,000 towards the provision/maintenance of open space and recreation facilities in the locality.