Conversion of existing ground floor stores in 1 & 2 Aveley Walk to form a 1 bedroom dwelling in each block.

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

Comments and an objection were received and considered.

Lead Councillor for Housing John Ennis addressed the Committee on this application.

Resolved –

(1)      That the Deputy Director of Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services be authorised to grant full planning permission for application 200716/REG3, subject to completion of a unilateral undertaking by 28 October 2020 (unless a later date be agreed by the Deputy Director of Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services) to secure the Heads of Terms set out in the report;

(2)      That, in the event of the requirements set out not being met, the Deputy Director of Planning, Transport and Regulatory Services be authorised to refuse permission;

(3)      That planning permission be subject to the conditions and informatives as recommended.

(Councillor Ennis declared an interest in this item, made a statement as Lead Councillor then abstained in the vote.  Nature of interest: Councillor Ennis was the Lead Councillor for Housing and had been involved in the development of the scheme).