The application had been referred to committee by Cllr McLaren on the grounds that the officer recommendation was inconsistent with previous decisions made on Nags Head Lane. 

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The proposal was for the raising of the ridge, extend hipped roof to gable and add side dormer with part single part two storey rear extension incorporating Juliette balcony and single storey side extensions (Part retrospective).

Cllr Mrs Slade declared a non-pecuniary interest as she knew the applicant’s daughter and left the meeting, taking no part in the discussion or vote.

Mr Whitehead – the agent – was present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Ward Member Cllr McLaren was also present and spoke in support of the application.

Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr McCheyne SECONDED that the application be APPROVED.

A recorded vote was taken and Members voted as follows:

FOR:  Cllrs Keeble, McCheyne, Mynott, Reed and Ms Sanders (5)

AGAINST:  Cllrs Chilvers, Mrs Fulcher, Morrissey, Mrs Pound and Trump (5)

ABSTAIN:  Cllr Nolan (1)

The Chair used her Casting Vote and the Motion was CARRIED to APPROVE the application subject to the condition that the development was to be retained in accordance with the drawings submitted.

NB no Time condition was required as work had already started.