It was reported that, in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group and Independent Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillors Bye and Ellery instead of Councillors Lewis (B) and Morey respectively.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 8 October 2018.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 8 October 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Demolition of existing hotel and formation of 161-bedroom hotel with ancillary facilities (proposal/description amended 25 September 2018).

The Committee considered an application for demolition of existing hotel and formation of 161-bedroom hotel with ancillary facilities.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Martin Rogers and Tim Godfrey addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

Approved subject to:

(i)           the completion of a Section 106 Agreement to secure contributions towards flood mitigation;

(ii)          the resolution of any material matters which arise during the additional public consultation;

(iii)         the approval of outstanding transport/highways information; and

(iv)         the final drafting of conditions, including those set out in the submitted report, being delegated to the Executive Head for Assets and Business Services.

Conversion of existing building to form 5 houses and 5 apartments, including: demolition of existing extensions, erection of two-storey and first-floor extensions, installation of three new dormers, and formation of pitched roof over existing flat roofed outbuilding.

The Committee considered an application for the conversion of existing building to form 5 houses and 5 apartments, including: demolition of existing extensions, erection of two-storey and first-floor extensions, installation of three new dormers, and formation of pitched roof over existing flat roofed outbuilding.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Nichola Burley addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Resolved:

That the application be deferred for further negotiations with the applicant.

Replacement dwelling (variation of condition P1 of original planning permission P/2015/0986) - to raise roof height, extend area enclosed by glazed balustrade above rear garden level accommodation and  installation of 4 air conditioning units and a flue to the rear of the garage/cinema room on the side (west) elevation.

The Committee considered an application for a replacement dwelling (variation of condition P1 of original planning permission P/2015/0986) - to raise roof height, extend area enclosed by glazed balustrade above rear garden level accommodation and installation of 4 air conditioning units and a flue to the rear of the garage/cinema room on the side (west) elevation.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Nick Jackson addressed the Committee in support of the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Amil addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

That:

(i)        the increased height of the development be approved;

(i)        that the layout of the glass balustrade on the roof terrace be reinstated to its original approved position; and

(ii)       that condition 4 of the submitted report is implemented and that the external plant and equipment is screened due to the negative visual impact on neighbouring properties.