Decision details

The Head of Planning and Environment Services reported the receipt of a letter in support of the application, together with additional comments received from Worcestershire Highways and the Conservation Officer.  He also stated that an amended draft agreement in respect of contributions towards education and play space provision had also been received.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Mrs. E. Mitchell addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the proposed development.  Mr. J. M. Bradley spoke on behalf of Belbroughton Parish Council and stated that, although the Parish Council had no objection to the scheme in principle, there was opportunities for the proposals to be improved.

RESOLVED that consideration of the application be deferred to a future meeting of the Committee, and that in the meantime -

(a)       the applicant be requested to undertake the necessary ecological surveys; and

(b)       the design of the proposals be reviewed by the Head of Planning and Environment Services, in respect of the rear elevation facing the Talbot Public House car-park and the High Street.