The application had been referred by Councillor Aspinell on the grounds that granting permission for a building on this site would make the area much more attractive than the existing commercial use.

The application was deferred from the previous committee on the 12^th June 2018 on the grounds that councillors had not been made aware of the late representations that had been submitted that might hold weight in their assessment and decision of the application.  Details were summarised within the report.

Outline permission was being sought for the construction of a new dwelling on the site with all matters reserved. The application was seeking to determine whether the principle of constructing a dwelling on the site was acceptable.

Mr Marven was present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Mr Lunnon – the applicant – was also present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Ward Member Cllr Aspinell was present and addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Cllr Mynott MOVED and Cllr Trump SECONDED that the application be REFUSED.

A recorded vote was taken and Members voted as follows:

FOR:  Cllrs Chilvers, Mrs Fulcher, Keeble, McCheyne, Morrissey, Mynott, Nolan, Mrs Pound, Reed, Ms Sanders, Mrs Slade and Trump (12)

AGAINST:  (0)

ABSTAIN:  (0)

      The Motion was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to REFUSE the application.