Issue - meetings

Appeal decisions determined during June 2006

Members were asked to note that there had been a number of appeal decisions taken over the last few weeks.  The report detailed two appeals on telecoms.  These were unpopular with the public however, one was upheld and the other dismissed. 

On page 24 of the report there had been a lengthy public enquiry on the London Concrete Planning appeal.  This was eventually allowed however, the inspectors had attached numerous conditions which the operator was required to adhere to.

Page 26.  The Odeon Cinema public enquiry the inspectors had agreed with the Council that it was an inappropriate development and therefore the appeal was dismissed.

Members raised concern over the number of appeals (46%) which had been allowed.  Officers advised that they were attempting to achieve a better percentage, however, June’s figures may have been affected by the introduction of the new UDP.

Cllr Dodds requested a copy of the appeal decision for 725 -733 Lordship Lane as there had been a significant loss of Section 106 money.  The Legal Officer confirmed that this had been obtained in full.

RESOLVED

1.            That Officers provide Cllr Dodds with a copy of the appeal decision for 725-733 Lordship Lane.

2.            That Members note the report.