Agenda item

Demolition of Former Social Club and the Construction of 60 Bed Nursing Home.

Consideration was given to the report submitted in relation to the above application, a copy of which had been circulated.

A Inch, Principal Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation which included photographs of the site.

Members discussed the application and the Chair who was also a local Member stated that if the application was refused the site would be disposed of. This was a former social club and he noted that one response to the consultation had stated a preference for a well managed pub. He advised that a public house nearby had recently closed which demonstrated that there was no demand in the area for this type of establishment.

A further Member stated that a Gainford Carehome had opened in her area and she had been impressed by the quality of the facilities provided.

A local Member added that she had spoken to the residents affected who were all pleased with the proposals as Southerne Social Club was currently a blight in the neighbourhood.

In response to a question concerning parking facilities Members were assured that  19 spaces was sufficient to cater for staff and visitors. As a care home, car ownership of residents would be low.

RESOLVED:

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