Mrs Goodwin, was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Mr Hunneybel, the applicant was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

Ward Members expressed concerns over ownership of the site (Members were informed that this is a civil matter) and flooding and surface water drainage, being a major concern of local residents.    Concerns regarding the scale of the dormer windows proposed, under policy H17, impact on neighbouring properties and access issues were also raised

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Trump and SECONDED by Cllr Wiles to defer to enable the applicant to provide further technical information to address the Committee’s concerns in relation to surface water drainage for the Council’s consideration.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and on the casting vote of the Chair was RESOLVED to defer the application.

FOR:  Cllrs Cloke, McCheyne, Poppy, Reed, Trump and Wiles (6)

AGAINST: Cllrs Carter, Keeble, Morrissey, Mynott, Newberry and Tee (6)

ABSTAIN: (0)

(Cllr Morrissey declared a non pecuniary interest under the Councils Code of Conduct by virtue of her employed at a local Estate Agents).