Agenda item

4 Public Speakers

Mr Simon Anderson, Objector

Rachel Lunt, Objector

Euan Clark, Agent

Alistair Smyth, Supporter

In line with the provisions of Committee Procedure Rule 12 (Attendance by other Members of the Council) as set out in Part 5 of the Councils Constitution, Councillor Jacky Pendleton was then invited to address the Committee.

Proposed replacement self-build dwelling with open air swimming pool and ancillary outbuildings. This application is in CIL zone 4 and is CIL liable as a new dwelling.

The Senior Planning Officer presented the report.

The recommendation was then proposed by Councillor Patridge and seconded by Councillor Woodman.

During debate concern was raised regarding the siting of the air source heat pumps which had potential to create an unacceptable level of noise impacting neighbouring properties, some members indicated that they would prefer if the current siting was reviewed with the air source heat pumps being moved to a different location further away from neighbouring properties. It was confirmed that Environmental Health had not placed an objection in relation to the sound levels for the equipment. The Group Head of Planning reminded members that it was not for officers to make amendments to the plan for the application. Should members want amendments made they would need to instruct officers on what they wanted to happen.

There were comments made that the application was not felt to adversely impact the street scene, one member had concerns over the angle of the plot, stating that the neighbouring property to the west of the site would be obstructed. Turning back to the earlier concerns raised in relation to the potential noise levels created by the air source heat pump it was proposed by Councillor Northeast that the air source heat pump and any other mechanical equipment be moved to another location to the rear of the building, this was duly seconded by Councillor Woodman.

On debate of the amendment put forward it was felt by one member that what members wanted was a deferment of the application to allow for the applicants to review their comments and then consider changes, however they were happy with the application as it was. The Group Head of Planning advised members that their amendment could be actioned with delegated authority being given to officers, the Chair then asked Councillor Northeast and Woodman if they would be happy to have this added into to their amendment to which they both agreed with the amendment amended as follows that delegation be given to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee to ensure that the air source heat pump and any other mechanical equipment be moved to another location to the rear of the building.

Upon the vote being taken the amendment passed, those voting for were Councillors Blanchard-Cooper, Hamilton, Kelly, Lury, Northeast, Partridge, Wallsgrove and Woodman (8). Those who abstained were Councillors Bower and McDougall (2). There were no votes against.

The Committee

          RESOLVED

That application be APPROVED CONDITIONALLY, and delegation be given to officers in consultation with the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee to ensure that the air source heat pump and any other mechanical equipment be moved to another location to the rear of the building.

A 10-minute adjournment was requested by members at 14:51 and the meeting was readjourned at 14:59.