The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development.

Ms Lewis addressed the meeting on behalf of the applicant.

RESOLVED:

1.  That subject to:

(a)  Further negotiations to secure the incorporation of a green wall on the south facing side of the building to break up views from the south to the north;

AND

(b)  The conditions and informative set out in the report with:

·  The amendment of condition 5 (Landscaping) to specify the use of native species such as Bird Cherry, Wild Cherry or Silver Birch in place of Himalayan Birch in the proposed landscaping scheme; and

·  The amendment of condition 8 (Installation of Bat Boxes) to specify that the bat boxes are to be installed on the south facing side of the building;

the Head of Planning and Development be given delegated powers to grant permission and to (i) finalise the wording of amended conditions 5 and 8 and to amend any other conditions as a consequence and (ii) add or amend any necessary conditions as a consequence of the negotiations referred to in resolution 1 (a) above.

2.  That if the Head of Planning and Development is unable to secure the incorporation of a green wall on the south facing side of the building, the application must be reported back to the Committee.

Voting:  9 – For   0 – Against  3 – Abstentions

Note:  Councillor Round re-joined the meeting for this and the remaining items on the agenda (6.30 p.m.).