Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
(Prior to consideration of this application, Councillor Mrs Warr declared a prejudicial/personal interest as she had considered and voted on the matter at a meeting of the Bognor Regis Town Council. She stated she would leave the meeting during its consideration and would be placed in the waiting room.
Under the Public Speaking Rules, a statement was read out on behalf of Councillor Stanley as Ward Member.))
BR/55/20/PL – Proposed first and second floor extensions, Abbots Lawn, Sylvan Way, Bognor Regis
In presenting this report, the Planning Team Leader provided a verbal update on comments that had been received from the Tree Officer, who was of the view that there were two options in relation to addressing the parking issues in relation to trees, (i) to take car parking away; or (ii) add appropriate conditions to any permission to ensure there was adequate control to mitigate any harm. Members were directed to the agenda where conditions relating to the trees had been recommended to ensure details were received as to how the trees would be protected during the building works.
Members participated in a lengthy discussion which centred around concern for the possible loss of trees; the impact of the proposal on residential amenity of nearby properties; and a request for the provision of a cycle rack. The Planning Team Leader addressed all the issues raised and the Committee then
RESOLVED
That the application be approved as detailed in the report.
Report author: Daun Johnson
Publication date: 14/08/2020
Date of decision: 29/07/2020
Decided at meeting: 29/07/2020 - Planning Committee
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