Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Graham and Dhillon. Councillor Fyfe attended as a substitute for Councillor Graham.

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 November 2012 were agreed as an accurate record.

It was confirmed that all items would be heard in Part 1.

Two storey building to create 2 x 1 bedroom flats and 2 x 2 bedroom flats with associated parking and installation of vehicular crossover.

Recommendation : Refusal

Two storey building to create 2 x 1 bedroom flats and 2 x 2 bedroom flats with associated parking and installation of vehicular traffic.

In introducing the report, officers directed the Committee to note the changes in the Addendum circulated at the meeting.

Officers also advised that an email had been received from the organiser of a petition in objection to this application. Members took time to read the email which set out the petitioners’ main reasons for objecting to the development.

The recommendation for refusal was moved, seconded, and on being put to the vote, was unanimously agreed.

Resolved that the application be refused as per officer recommendation and the change outlined in the addendum sheet.

Single storey extension to existing school to provide two new classrooms with ancillary facilities, landscaping and associated works.

Recommendation : Approval

Single storey extension to existing school to provide two new classrooms with ancillary facilities, landscaping and associated works.

Officers introduced the report.

Members asked whether the loss of hardstanding at the school would lead to more being introduced and, if not, whether there would still be sufficient hard play area for pupils.

Officers advised that there were standards on the size of hard and soft play areas which schools were required to meet. It was noted that Bourne Primary School would have sufficient hardstanding in place to meet these standards after the extension was completed. Officers also advised that any application to extend the hardstanding at the school would be considered by the Committee due to the site being located in the Green Belt.

The recommendation for approval was moved, seconded, and on being put to the vote, was unanimously agreed.

Resolved that the application be approved as per officer recommendation.

Resolved that Members noted the contents of the report.