Issue - meetings

The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported the comments of the Tree Officer and additional comments from Worcestershire Highways.  She also stated that a supporting statement had been submitted by the applicant.

At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. D. Corbett addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

Consideration was then given to the application which had been recommended for refusal by the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services.  However, on being put to the vote, Members considered that -

(i)         the proposal would create employment opportunities;

(ii)        the occupation of the unit was preferable in view of the length of time the unit had been vacant; and

(iii)       the parking provision to serve the unit was adequate.

RESOLVED that permission be granted subject to the imposition of any reasonable conditions and notes considered necessary by the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services.