Agenda item

Demolition of existing building and residential development (outline) 16 dwellings all matters reserved except access

The Committee considered a report of the Senior Planning Officer with regards to an application for the demolition of existing building and residential development (outline) 16 dwellings all matters reserved except access (for copy see file of minutes).

The Senior Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation of the application which included a site plan, aerial photograph, elevations, site layout and photographs of the site.

In response to a question from Councillor Robinson with regards to the Environment Agency Flood Zones, the Senior Planning Officer confirmed that there had been a delay in reporting to committee due incorrect flood zone mapping, but this had been resolved and subject to the dwellings being placed on the area shown on the indicative site plan they would be outside of the higher risk flood areas.

Councillor Gardner confirmed that there were very few applications for rural homes and the application was of huge benefit the area.  He moved the recommendation to approve as per the recommendation in the report and it was seconded by Councillor Atkinson.

Resolved:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure the required highways visibility splay, 2 affordable housing units,£25,042 towards the maintenance or improvement of open/recreation space in the locality and the proposed on site open space, and the conditions outlined in the report.