Issue - decisions

The planning officer introduced the report as published.

There were no public speakers and no Member questions.

The matter went to Member debate where the following point were made:

·         Could planning officers consider the measurement in centimetres rather than millimetres as it is easier to relate to.

·         There are concerns about the light test on the side elevation.

·         There will be overlooking of the garden, which will mean that the neighbours will be extremely overlooked.  This would be deemed as a loss of amenity and that is unacceptable.

·         Although there was concern about the sewage, this is not a planning matter and cannot be looked at by the committee.  It cannot be a condition, but it can be an advisory to contact Severn Trent.

·         Loss of light is not impacted by this development.

The matter then went to the vote on the officer recommendation to permit:

For: 5

Against: 4

Permit.