Demolition of 13 vacant garages, removal of 10 parking bays, development of 17 garages and 11 parking bays, and the resurfacing of roadway and footpaths, and landscaping.

The Executive Director for Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.  An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided further information on the Construction Method Statement and recommended an amendment to the associated condition accordingly.  The update report also contained a map showing the proposed garage sites within the context of the site of those to be demolished.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –    That, pursuant to Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning General Regulations 1992, the carrying out of the development 210257/REG3 be authorised, subject to the conditions and informatives as recommended in the original report, with the amended condition as set out in the update report.

(Councillor Ennis declared a prejudicial interest in the above application on the grounds of predetermination.  As Lead Councillor for Housing he had been involved in the development of the proposal.  He made a statement to the Committee and took no further part in the debate or decision.)