Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the change of use from a three-storey building comprising flats to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (19 units - 19 persons) (Sui Generis), a single storey extension to the rear, alterations to elevations and roof including conversion of existing lean to roof to hip roof to match existing roof 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 a petition on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

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

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be not approved and the application be refused for the reason that the proposed development represents over development and an intensification of use that would be out of keeping with the predominantly residential character of the area.