Agenda item

New glasshouse and warehouse.

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer regarding an application for a new glasshouse and warehouse at East Durham Garden Centre, South Hetton Road, Easington Village (for copy see file of Minutes).

A Dobie, Team Leader – Central and East gave a detailed presentation of the application which included a site location plan, aerial photograph, site photographs, proposed site layout and elevations.

Ms P Stubbs, owner of the garden centre, addressed the Committee.  The garden centre was operated by a family owned and run independent company and had been acquired in 2006.  It was a flagship destination garden centre but required warehouses and glasshouses to support goods inwards and improve safety on the site.  Ms Stubbs informed the Committee that she was excited for the project which would ensure the garden centre was a sustainable success.

Councillor J Clark informed the Committee that the application had been brought to Committee because it was classed as a major application and moved approval of the application.

Councillor Jewell informed the Committee that he could find no problem with the application, which had conditions attached to it to provide safeguards.  Councillor Jewell seconded approval of the application.

Councillor Jopling informed the Committee that it was a joy that people were willing to invest in the future of County Durham.

Upon a vote being taken it was

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the report.