Dr O’Brien, was present and addressed the committee in objection to the application.

Major Singh Gogna, the Applicant, was also present and addressed the committee in support of the application.

After a full discussion, a motion was MOVED by Cllr McCheyne and SECONDED by Cllr Faragher to approve the application.

A vote was taken by a show of hands.

FOR:   Cllrs Mrs Middlehurst, Mrs Murphy, Ms Sanders, Faragher, Bridge, Ms Rowlands and McCheyne (7)

AGAINST:      Cllr Mynott, Newberry, Hubbard and Keeble (4)

ABSTAIN:      (0)

RESOLVED that the application is APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1          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          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.         The materials 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.         All soil stripping and excavation within the root protection area, of the rear boundary hedge between the application site and No 7 La Plata Grove, (the extent to be agreed by the Local Planning Authority), must be carried out by hand digging only.

Reason : In order to reduce any significant damage to tree roots of the boundary hedge.