Redevelopment of the Site at Dwyer Road to deliver 30 new dwellings, alongside new access, soft and hard landscaping, parking and ancillary works.

The Committee considered a report on the above application. An update report was tabled at the meeting which provided further information on SUDs and on an updated response from the Natural Environment Officer regarding natural environment and ecology.

Comments and objections were received and considered.

Resolved –

(1)          That the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public Protection Services be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and receipt of a satisfactory SUDS strategy by 31 January 2024 (unless a later date be agreed by the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public Protection Services) to secure the Heads of Terms set out in the original report;

(2)          That the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public Protection Services be authorised to make such minor changes to the conditions, Heads of Terms and details of the legal agreement as may reasonably be required to issue the permission;

(3)          That, in the event of the requirements set out not being met, the Assistant Director of Planning, Transport and Public Protection Services be authorised to refuse permission;

(4)          That planning permission be subject to the conditions and informatives as recommended in the original report;

(5)          That the external materials be approved in consultation with Ward Councillors.

(Councillor Moore declared a pecuniary interest in this item as his partner had carried out the ecological survey on the site.  He left the meeting and took no part in the debate or decision).