Minutes:
The Head of Planning and Environment Services reported that the application had been brought before the Committee for consideration at the request of Councillor Mrs. R. L. Dent.
The comments of the West Mercia Constabulary, the Community Safety Officer and the Economic Development Officer were also reported.
Consideration was then given to the application which had been recommended for approval by the Head of Planning and Environment Services.
However, Members considered that the proposal will encourage disorderly behaviour and increase the fear of crime for those pedestrians in the High Street.
RESOLVED that permission be refused for the following reason:
1. The proposal will encourage disorderly behaviour and increase the fear of crime for those pedestrians in the High Street contrary to policy D.43 of the Worcestershire County Structure Plan.