Agenda item

DM/17/01683/FPA - Site of former Ouston County Infant School, Cromarty, Ouston

Construction of 16 new build bungalows and associated footway and landscaping.

Minutes:

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding proposals for the construction of 16 new build bungalows and associated footway and landscaping (for copy see file of Minutes).

 

The Senior Planning Officer provided a detailed presentation which included photographs of the site and plans of the proposed layout.

 

Mr S Jackson, addressed the committee to speak in support of the application. He advised that proposals presented a high quality bungalow scheme which would be built under an affordable housing programme on a shared ownership basis. In addition the homes would not be restricted to elderly residents.

 

Councillor Wilson added that the application seemed pretty straight forward and the development would provide what was needed in the area. He therefore MOVED that the application be approved subject to the conditions listed in the report.

 

Councillor Shuttleworth SECONDED the proposal.

 

Councillor Shield added he agreed that this was a much needed development. He also agreed that although the garden sizes were small this was subjective, noting that not everyone wanted large gardens to maintain.

 

Councillor Hopgood added that she agreed with comments made and noted that the £16k contribution for enhancements to open space was welcomed. In addition she was extremely happy to hear that all the properties would be affordable.

 

Following a vote being taken it was

Resolved: That the application be approved subject to the conditions as detailed in the report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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