Agenda item

The Planning officer reported that 6 letters of objection had been received since the report was written and these were summarised for the Committee.  Key issues raised were increased noise, litter and disturbance to local residents, already enough eating/drinking establishments in the area, detract from the attractiveness of the area and is unnecessary development.  A letter from the immediate neighbours to the site referred to increased noise from increased use of the bins at the rear, use of land at rear for dumping other matter, scale of trade bins, objected to the extension of the existing planning conditions inside to apply to the new outside area and noise extending to 7pm without consultation.

Mr James Shawe, the applicant, was present to answer Members questions if required.  In response to a Member query Mr Shawe stated that crockery would be used to serve food on so there would be minimal disposable waste from this.

The recommendation for approval subject to conditions was moved and seconded.  The motion was put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

That the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.    Statutory time limit for commencement of development. 

2.    That the development shall be in complete accordance with the submitted plans and specifications, received by the Authority 24 January 2019.

3.    The chairs, tables and barrier shall only be put outside during the opening hours of the café, and shall be stored inside the building at all other times.