Agenda item

Members had visited the site on the previous day.

The Planning Officer introduced the report and updated Members on a report from the Environmental Health Officer regarding the alleged noise nuisance to the neighbouring property.  The noise level in the property had been measured over the previous few days and was low and it was considered could have been generated by another source other than the condensing unit. The Environmental Health Officer therefore had no objection to the proposal.

The Planning Officer confirmed that a reported change of use of the property had been investigated by the Authority’s Monitoring and Enforcement Team and no change of use had been identified.

The following spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme:

·         Ms Linda Warrington, Objector

·         Ms Caroline McIntyre, Agent

The Officer recommendation to approve the application was moved and seconded.

The Planning Officer confirmed that the unit was to cool a room where bodies were stored and that the condensing unit had now been fitted on rubber mounts.

The Officer recommendation to approve the application was voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following condition:

1.    The external condensing unit hereby approved shall incorporate anti-vibration mounts to prevent structure-borne noise to adjoining properties and shall be permanently so maintained.