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Planning Committee (South) - Tuesday, 23rd April, 2024 5.30 pm
April 23, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting Read transcript (Professional subscription required)Summary
The council meeting focused on two primary agenda items: a planning application for a development at Smok Alley and a request to amend a Section 106 agreement for the Abingworth Meadows development. Both items generated significant discussion and public input.
Smok Alley Development: The proposal was to construct 14 dwellings. Arguments for approval cited the severe housing supply shortage and the development's alignment with future local plans. Opponents raised concerns about increased traffic, ecological impacts, and the loss of rural character. The committee ultimately rejected the application, emphasizing the importance of community input and the existing local plan.
Abingworth Meadows Section 106 Amendment: The amendment sought to delay the construction of workshops and remove age restrictions on certain dwellings. Economic development officers and the parish council criticized the developer's commitment to the original agreement, particularly the marketing efforts for the workshops. The committee decided to maintain the original timeline for the workshops but allowed the removal of age restrictions on the dwellings, provided they be marketed initially to local residents and first-time buyers for six months.
An interesting moment occurred when a councillor requested a recorded vote on the Smok Alley decision, highlighting the contentious nature of the debate.
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