Minutes:
There were no declarations of interest received.
Prior to the consideration of the report the Chair confirmed that all members of the Highways Committee who were in attendance had received training on village green matters.
He noted that the Committee would be addressed by Charles Holland, Barrister on behalf of Dr Gordon, an objector, and Dr M Bell on behalf of the applicants. He also noted that an additional written statement had been submitted by an objector, Mrs Lambard, and that her sister Mrs Tarn was present but did not wish to speak to her statement. A copy of the statement had been provided to all parties.
One of the local Members Councillor Andy Turner was also in attendance who wished to comment but would take no part in the determination of the application.
That Chair also advised that a site visit had been held earlier that day at which Members of the Committee present at this meeting were in attendance, together with representatives from the applicants and objectors.
Late additional correspondence had been received from Anthony Walters, Solicitors, on behalf of his client, who represented the owner of the former Methodist Church and grounds, and this had been circulated to all parties. Mr C Holland was to address the issues outlined in the correspondence.