It was reported that in accordance with the wishes of the Conservative Group, the membership of the Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Bye instead of Councillor Barbara Lewis.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of this Committee held on 9 August 2021.

The Minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 9 August 2021 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The Committee considered an application for a proposed new window; external wall and roof section to existing ensuite shower room; new external door to garage; new external gate to rear terrace.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook a virtual site visit and written representations were on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Roger Carter and Suzie Drew addressed the Committee against the application.  Dr Horder addressed the Committee on behalf of the Torquay Neighbourhood Forum and Rob Finch addressed the Committee in support of the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillors Amil and Long also addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

Approved subject to the conditions set out in the submitted report and an additional condition that the existing garage should be retained for the use of the parking of vehicles, with the final drafting of conditions and any further material considerations that may come to light being delegated to the Assistant Director responsible for Planning, Housing and Climate Emergency.

Installation of free standing advertising unit (FSU), containing back to back digital displays.

This application was withdrawn from the agenda and not considered.