Decision details

The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services informed Members of the Government's intention to abolish Regional Spatial Strategies and stated that no weight should be given to the West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy referred to in the report.  Furthermore, she asked the Committee to note the advice contained in the Department for Communities and Local Government letter of 19th January 2010 (Annex 5 of PPS3) in respect of development density.  A correction to the first paragraph under the Residential Amenity heading was reported, together with clarification relating to the height of the rooflights on the southern side of the proposed dormer bungalow towards 49 Twatling Road.

RESOLVED that permission be refused for the reasons set out on page 17 of the report.