Demolition and redevelopment to form 9 sheltered apartments for the elderly (amended from 10 by plans received 15.09.2016), including communal facilities and new access.

The Committee considered an application for the demolition and redevelopment to form 9 sheltered apartments for the elderly (amended from 10 by plans received 15.09.2016), including communal facilities and new access.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  Further late representations were also reported at the meeting. 

At the meeting Colin Roulstone addressed the Committee against the application and Simon McFarlaneaddressed the Committee in support of the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Brooks addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

That the application be refused on the grounds that by reason of the scale, bulk and design of the building, the proposed development would constitute overdevelopment of the site and would result in a form of development that would be out of keeping with the established character of the area and have a negative impact on the adjoining Babbacombe Downs Conservation Area.