Agenda item

Bearwood and Merley

APP/19/00955/P

Outline planning application for the phased development of up to 550 dwellings (C3 Use Class) and up to a 62 bedroom care home with the formation of access points to the site, public open space, allotments, play areas, attenuation basins, associated services, infrastructure and highway works, suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANG), car parks and associated works. (This application includes an Environmental Impact Assessment).

(Bearwood and Merley Ward)

APP/19/00955/P

Outline planning application for the phased development of up to 550 dwellings (C3 Use Class) and up to a 62 bedroom care home with the formation of access points to the site, public open space, allotments, play areas, attenuation basins, associated services, infrastructure and highway works, suitable alternative natural greenspace (SANG), car parks and associated works. (This application includes an Environmental Impact Assessment)

Public Representations:

Speaking in Objection

Ø  Frank Ahearn

Ø  Bruce Bamber (via MS Teams)

Ø  Tim Lister

Ø  David Staniland (via MS Teams)

Speaking in Support

Ø  Richard Shaw – Savills

Ø  John Richards – Carly Homes

Ward Councillor(s)

Ø  Cllr M Andrews

Ø  Cllr R Burton

Ø  Cllr D Brown

A motion to refuse planning permission, contrary to the officer recommendation, was moved and seconded and upon being put to the vote, was LOST

Voting:

For – 6

Against – 7

RESOLVED that it be delegated to the Head of Planning to grant planning permission, subject to the signing of the S106 agreement, in line with the recommendation set out in the officer report, as updated by the addendum sheet.

Voting:

For – 8

Against – 5

Cllr S McCormack was not present for the debate or voting on this item.