The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported the views of the Tree Officer. In addition, she reported the receipt of a Supplementary Planning Statement relating to Housing Densities and the Provision of Affordable Housing, together with the comments of the Strategic Planning Manager and the Urban Designer in response to this document. In response to a request from Members of the Committee, the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services clarified the density of dwellings on both the west side of Birmingham Road, and those on the east side of Willow Brook Road.
She also reported the receipt of two additional letters commenting on the proposals, as well as the receipt of a Unilateral Undertaking in respect of a commuted sum for affordable housing, public open space and education provision.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. N. Gough spoke on behalf of the applicants in favour of the proposals, as did Councillor R. Hollingworth in his capacity as one of the Ward Members for the area in which the application site was located. Mr. J. Cypher also addressed the Committee, speaking on behalf of Alvechurch Parish Council.
RESOLVED that permission be refused for the reasons set out on page 76 of the report.