Ground floor extension to house. Single storey side extension. New vehicular access to classified road (Amended Description).

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report on the above application.

Comments were received and considered.

At the meeting it was noted that the application proposed a driveway access which would need removal of part of the grass highway verge, and that a number of applications to the Council’s Highways department for a new vehicle crossing and dropped kerb had been refused where grass highway verges would be removed.  It was proposed and agreed that consideration of the application therefore be deferred to seek additional information on the policy for considering such applications and help ensure a consistent approach.

Resolved –

          That consideration of the application be deferred, in order to seek additional information on the policy for consideration of applications for new vehicle crossings and dropped kerbs where grass highway verges would be removed.

(Councillor Emberson declared a prejudicial interest in this item on the basis that she was involved in promoting the scheme as Lead Councillor for Housing.  She made a statement to the Committee but took no further part in the debate or decision).