Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the erection of 146 dwellings, to include demolition of existing buildings, construction of new vehicular access, landscaping and associated infrastructure works be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received 3 petitions on behalf of objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant’s agent.

Councillor Atkinson, as Ward Councillor, made representations on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

Arising from the discussion members considered issues raised by the petitioners regarding the lack of amenities in the Melling area and expressed concern that when negotiating the proposed section106 agreement this should reflect local needs and in particular the financial contribution for education should be directed to Melling Primary School.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be approved and the application be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report and in Late Representations and subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement to secure financial contributions towards education provision and to mitigate the impact of recreational pressure on the Sefton Coast and to agree the detail of the affordable housing.