Agenda item

Planning application reference number 13/AP/3791

Report: see pages 179 to 234 of the supplemental agenda and sections 3.18 to 3.19 of the addendum report.

The committee heard an officer’s introduction to the report and the committee asked questions of the officer.

The committee heard a representation from a spokesperson on behalf of objectors to the application.

The applicant and their agent made a representation to the committee and answered questions arising from their submission.

Councillor David Noakes addressed the committee in his capacity as a ward councillor for Cathedrals ward.

The committee debated the application and asked questions of the officers.

A motion to grant planning permission was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared.

RESOLVED:

1.  In relation to planning application number 13/AP/3791, to grant permission, subject to conditions as amended and the applicant entering into an appropriate legal agreement by no later than 30 September 2014.

2.  In the event that the requirements of paragraph 1 are not met by 30 September 2014, the Head of Development Management be authorised to refuse planning permission, if appropriate, for the reasons set out in paragraph 171 of the report.

3.  To recommend that the legal agreement include provision to require a review of the viability of the development should substantial construction work not be commenced within 18 months of the date of issue of the permission.