Erection of two dwellings and associated works including the demolition of the piggery building.

The Committee deferred consideration of the application.

(Erection of two dwellings and associated works including the demolition of the piggery building.)

(Councillors Paul Andrews, James and Millmore left the meeting and were not present during consideration of this application.)

The Senior Planning Officer gave a presentation on the application, and updates/additional representations received following the publication of the agenda were provided in the update sheet, as appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking for virtual meetings, Mr N Moore of Llangarron Parish Council spoke in opposition to the proposal as a virtual attendee.  Mr C Caligari a local resident, spoke in objection to the application as a virtual attendee.  Mr M Tompkins, the applicant’s agent spoke in support of the application as a virtual attendee.  .

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the local ward member, Councillor Swinglehurst, spoke on the application.  She commented that in principle the site was suitable for development.  The Committee had recently approved other applications adjacent to it.  The site was adjacent to and within the settlement of Llangarron and within the settlement boundary in the emerging Neighbourhood Development Plan.  However, consideration needed to be given to cumulative impact on highway safety.  The size of the proposed dwellings was relevant in this context but did not form part of an outline application, along with housing need in the area that was also a relevant consideration.  She also expressed concerns about the drainage arrangements.

It was proposed that the application should be deferred and further detail sought.

The Development Manager commented there were sometimes circumstances where officers sought a full application, rather than an outline application, to assist in determining the matter.  However, he considered that in this case it was appropriate for the Committee to determine the outline application.

RESOLVED:  That consideration of the application be deferred, pending receipt of further information.