Mr Pully was present and addressed the committee in objection of the application.

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

Cllr Hirst, the Ward Member spoke in objection to the application.  Expressing his concerns of the impact on the street scheme and the bulk and overbearing to neighbours of the development. The Member welcomed the officers putting a condition in place relating to obscure glazing to combat overlooking issues.

A motion was MOVED by Councillor Reed and SECONDED by Councillor Cloke to refuse to application on the following condition; out of character, detrimental to the street scene and loss of amenity under policies H15, CP1 (i) and CP1 (iii).

FOR:               Cllrs Cloke, Reed, Tee and Wiles (4)

AGAINST:      Cllrs Carter, Hubbard, Morrissey, Mynott and Trump (5)

ABSTAIN:      Cllrs McCheyne and Murphy (2)

The motion was LOST.

A motion was MOVED by Councillor Trump and SECONDED by Councillor Carter to approve the application subject   to the conditions as set out in the officer’s report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:               Cllrs Carter, Hubbard, Morrissey, Mynott and Trump (5)

AGAINST:      Cllrs Cloke, Reed, Tee and Wiles (4)

ABSTAIN:      Cllrs McCheyne and Murphy (2)

RESOLVED

That the application be APPROVED, subject to conditions as set out in the officer’s report

1     TIM01      Standard Time - Full

The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:  To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2     DRA01A Development in accordance with drawings

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved drawing(s) listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

3     U10578  

The brickwork to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the building hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing building.

Reason:  In order to safeguard the character and appearance of the area.

4     U10579  

The first floor side windows shall be:- a) glazed using obscured glass to a minimum of level 3 of the "Pilkington" scale of obscuration and b) non-opening below a height of 1.7m above the floor of the room in which the window is installed.  The windows shall be installed prior to the first occupation of the building or use of the room of which the window(s) is installed.  Those windows shall remain so glazed and non-openable.  (Note the application of translucent film to clear glazed windows does not satisfy the requirements of this condition)

Reason:  In order to prevent an unacceptable degree of overlooking of nearby residential properties.

5     CON1      Construction Method Statement

No development shall take place, including any works of demolition, until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority. The approved Statement shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The Statement shall provide for:

i.     the parking of vehicles of site operatives and visitors

ii.    loading and unloading of plant and materials

iii.   storage of plant and materials used in constructing the development

iv.   the erection and maintenance of security hoarding including decorative displays and facilities for public viewing, where appropriate

v.    wheel washing facilities

vi.   measures to control the emission of dust and dirt during construction

vii. a scheme for recycling/disposing of waste resulting from demolition and construction works

viii. hours of working and hours during which deliveries may be taken at the site

Reason:  In the interests of highway safety, visual and neighbour amenity.