The Head of Planning and Regeneration Services reported the receipt of a supplementary plan showing additional parking provision close to the application site. However, she stated that it would not be possible to accept the plan as part of the current application.
In response to a question raised prior to the start of the meeting relating to other similar establishments within the District or wider area, the Head of Planning and Regeneration Services explained that there was another Assessment Centre within the County, but added that further information was very limited.
At the invitation of the Chairman, Mr. I. Storer addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application, followed by Ms. D. Long who spoke in favour.
RESOLVED that permission be refused for the reason set out on page 45 of the report.