Agenda item

The Planning Officer presented the report and outlined the reasons for refusal as detailed in the report.  The application proposes the change of use of an existing vacant industrial unit to a brewery tap room and shop (sui generis).

Since the report was published 2 further letters of representation have been received:

1)    In support of application

2)    A general comment which has no objections but wishes there be regard to neighbouring amenity as residential properties close to unit.

The following spoke under the public participation at meetings scheme.

• Gervais Dawson– Applicant

Some Members had been driven past the site the previous day.

The following points were discussed:

·         The provision of car-parking for the customers

·         Suitability of the industrial site

·         Access roads and pavement for pedestrians

·         How long the unit has been vacant

·         The opportunities for local employment and benefits to the local economy

·         The opening hours of the business

Members were minded to approve this application contrary to policy and officer recommendation.  The application was referred back to a subsequent committee with a further report to explore the issues raised and the robustness, and policy and budget implications of such a decision in accordance with Standing Orders.

RESOLVED:

That the application be deferred to a future Planning Committee in order to consider the views expressed by Members and the implications of a decision based on those views.  The Planning Officer will work with the applicant to see if the issues raised can be resolved.

11:19am the meeting was adjourned and recommenced at 11:30am