Agenda item

The Head of Development Management introduced the item.

Members noted that there was a duplication within the recommendation.  The Head of Development Management confirmed that changes would be made. 

Members noted that there was reference to a list of ecological consultants, the Head of Development Management confirmed that this reference would be removed.

Members requested that the required plans contained identifying features to enable easier understanding of the location of the site. The Head of Development Management confirmed that the wording ‘sufficient to identify land and location’ would be included.  

Cllr Chris Carr left the meeting for two minutes.

The motion to continue the meeting past three hours was moved, seconded, voted on and carried.

Members requested a change to the note on the tree survey and the words ‘of location and condition’ be added.

The Planning Officer confirmed that the protected species form had been discussed with the Natural Environment and Rural Economy Team and they had confirmed that no changes were required to the form.

The Officer recommendation for approval as amended with any further minor amendments being delegated to the Head of Development Management was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.  Cllr Chris Carr took no part in the vote.

RESOLVED:

To APPROVE the adoption of the Local Validation Checklist as amended with any further minor amendments delegated to the Head of Development.