Issue - meetings

An application for the demolition of existing garages and erection of 3 storey (plus roof accommodation) block comprising eight 2 bed apartments with associated bin and bike storage, parking and landscaping works.

Recommendation: That planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

The application was for the demolition of the existing garages and erection of a 3 storey (plus roof accommodation) block comprising of eight 2 bed apartments with associated bin and bike storage, parking and landscaping works.  The application had been referred to the Committee because the applicant was a joint venture company with Three Rivers District Council and the application was on Three Rivers District Council owned land.

It was confirmed that consultation letters had been sent to all neighbouring properties setting out details of the proposed development and site notices were displayed in accordance with standard planning regulations.  It was clarified that if the development was to proceed then the site would be removed from the Local Plan’s Preferred Options but the number of dwellings built would be included in the District’s overall housing allocation number.

The Officer recommendation to grant the planning application, subject to the conditions in the report was proposed by Councillor Matthew Bedford, seconded by Councillor Philip Hearne, put to the vote and carried.

The voting in respect of the recommendation was as follows: For 9, Against 0, Abstain 1.

RESOLVED that Planning Application 23/1569/FUL be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.