Erection of six residential dwellings.

The Area Planning and Building Control Manager introduced the application, which had been deferred at the 26 June 2014 meeting of this Committee.  He drew Members’ attention to the amended conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.

Members noted the additional information as detailed in the Schedule of Additional Letters circulated prior to the meeting, and which detailed comments from Shropshire Council’s Flood and Water Manager, local residents and the applicant’s Drainage Consultant.

Ms K Halstead, a local resident, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees, during which the following points were raised:

·         She reiterated her concerns regarding the drainage/flooding.

Councillor David Lane, representing Condover Parish Council, spoke against the proposal in accordance with the Council’s Scheme for Public Speaking at Planning Committees, during which the following points were raised:

·         He reiterated the concerns of the Parish Council relating to drainage and the detrimental impact a further six properties would have; and

·         The development would impact on the viability of the public house.

Mr J Owen, the applicant, spoke for the proposal in accordance with the Council's scheme for public speaking at Planning Committees, during which the following points were raised:

·         Historic mapping provided proof of the watercourse and its source;

·         Officers had made a decision and recommendation based on factual evidence;

·         An Environment Agency Exemption Certificate had been granted; and

·         The proposal would provide six small much needed properties in Ryton.

In the ensuing debate, Members considered the submitted plans, noted the comments of all speakers and the majority voted to permit the application. 

RESOLVED:

That planning permission be granted as per the Officer’s recommendation, subject to:

·         A Section 106 Legal Agreement to secure the provision of one on-site affordable dwelling; and

·         The amended conditions as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.