Renovation, reconfiguration and side extension to create a modern family home.

Application approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation, with an alteration to the conditions.

(Councillor William Wilding left the committee to act as proxy local ward member for the next application)

The planning officer gave a presentation on the application and updates/ representations received following the publication of the agenda, as provided in the update sheet and appended to these minutes.

In accordance with the criteria for public speaking a statement was read to the committee behalf of Goodrich and Welsh Bicknor group Parish Council; a video was played of Mrs Rees, local resident, who spoke in objection to the application; and Mr Watkins, applicant's agent, spoke in support of the application.

In accordance with the council's constitution the proxy local ward member spoke on the application. In summary he explained that the scale of the extension in the application was substantial and it was the committee's decision to determine if the scale was too great. The objections of the parish council were acknowledged particularly the loss of a 3 bedroomed house from local housing stock. The design should take greater account of ecological impact and the climate emergency.

The committee debated the application.

The committee expressed concern regarding the impact of construction on local lanes and accesses.

The lead development manager explained that a construction management plan could be included in the conditions if it formed part of the committee's decision making.

The proxy ward member was given the opportunity to close the debate.

A motion that the application be approved in accordance with the case officer’s recommendation and with the inclusion of a condition for a construction management plan was proposed by Councillor Polly Andrews and seconded by Councillor John Hardwick. The motion was put to the vote and was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions, the inclusion of a condition for a construction management plan and any further conditions (amendments) considered necesaary by officers named in the scheme of delegation to officers: