Decision details

The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported the views of Hagley Parish Council, together with an objection from one of the Ward Members for the area, and stated that two further letters of objection had been received.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. A. Brown addressed the Committee on behalf of Hagley Parish Council and spoke in opposition to the proposals.  In addition, Councillor C. R. Scurrell addressed the Committee and spoke in his capacity as one of the Ward Members for the area in which the application site was located.

Consideration was given to the application which had been recommended for approval by the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services.  However, on the matter being put to the vote, Members considered that the application should be refused on the basis that the proposals:-

(a)       adversely impact on the visual amenities of the locality; and

(b)       cause undue highway safety issues due to distraction.

RESOLVEDthat permission be refused for reasons (a) and (b) above.