The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported the views of Severn Trent Water, together with additional comments received from the Strategic Housing Manager, and stated that two further letters of objection had been received.
She informed the Committee that the terms of an agreement, under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, had been agreed with the developer and requested Members to note that Worcestershire County Council's Education Services were no longer seeking an educational contribution in respect of the proposals. Furthermore, she stated that design amendments to the scheme had been agreed with the applicant.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. J. Cypher addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the proposals on behalf of Alvechurch Parish Council, whilst Mr. D. Stentiford spoke in favour of the development.
RESOLVED
(a) that authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services to determine the application upon the completion of an agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended, in respect of financial contributions relating to:
(i) play space provision;
(ii) the securing of 10 affordable housing units;
(b) that upon the completion of the agreement referred to in (a) above, permission be granted subject to any reasonable conditions and notes considered necessary by the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services.