Issue - meetings

Change of use of dwelling (C3) to small HMO (C4).

Under the scheme of public participation, Ward Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox spoke against the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Tim Dant and seconded by Councillor Jack Lenox, contrary to the officer’s report:

“That the change of use be refused.”

Upon being put to the vote, 3 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal, 7 against, and 3 abstained, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been rejected.

It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor Robert Redfern:

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report.”

Upon being put to the vote, 6 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal, with 2 against and 5 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report:

1.    Standard Planning Permission Timescale.

2.    Development in accordance with approved plans.