Agenda item

Members had visited the site on the previous day.

The Officer introduced the report. 

The following  spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme:

·         Hannah Owen, Supporter

·         Valerie Brown, Objector

·         Joe Oldfield, Agent and Mr Furness, Applicant shared the 3 minute speaking allocation

Members considered that the siteformed part of Ashford settlement and infill, that the development would not have an adverse impact on the landscape and that there was a need for an affordable dwelling as the applicant met the criteria.  Members considered whether to defer the application to look again at the precise location and design, but decided that the basic standard design was the cheapest option for those trying to get on the property ladder. 

A motion for an amendment for deferral was moved but not seconded.

A motion to approve the application,  contrary to the Officer recommendation was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

To APPROVE the application subject to the following conditions:

1.    S106 Agreement in order to secure the local need and long term    affordability

2.     3 year time limit to implement the development

3.     Approval of plans submitted

4.     Agree details of landscaping

5.     Agree materials and design detailing

6.     Landscaping, car parking areas and boundaries

7.     Confirmation of drainage arrangements

8.     Remove permitted development rights

9.     Relocation of window on western elevation