Councillor A Weightman

The Planning Committee decided to approve an outline planning application for up to 415 dwellings, including landscaping, open space, drainage, and associated infrastructure, with access as the only reserved matter. This decision was made on 09 September 2025. The approval is subject to a Section 106 agreement, planning conditions, and the Head of Planning being given powers to determine final details.

The Planning Committee decided to grant outline planning permission for up to 67 dwellings, with all matters reserved except for access. This decision was made on 28 July 2026. The approval is subject to planning conditions, a Section 106 Agreement, and the Assistant Director Planning and Regeneration being given powers to determine final details.

...to incentivise bringing empty properties back into use, the Council approved recommendations to increase premiums and remove discounts for empty, unoccupied, and unfurnished properties, properties undergoing major repairs, and second homes, despite public consultation showing limited support for the changes.