Agenda item

13.1

The Director of Regeneration and Development Services submitted a report providing an update on the progress of enforcement cases being undertaken with respect to developments and advertisements in the West and North area.

13.2

The owner of the business at Parker’s Yard (Page 323, Item 12) made representations in respect of enforcement action involving his company.  He referred to working closely with officers on an alternative site for his business, but following work undertaken on the site, the landowner had withdrawn from a proposed agreement for the business to relocate there.  In consideration of this matter it was strongly urged that more time be given than the proposed 16 weeks to secure the company’s future.  It was explained that the business, as now located, was in a commercial area and that recently there had been no complaints concerning its activities.  In view of the circumstances outlined, a further application was being considered to seek permission for the business to remain on site.  In response, the Director of Regeneration and Development Services expressed concern over the noise and the impact on the amenities of local residents arising from the activities of the business.  It was stated that if a further application was submitted, consultation would be undertaken with residents and that the enforcement action would be suspended until the outcome of a decision on the proposed application.

13.3

RESOLVED: That (a) in light of comments now made in respect of Parker’s Yard, Stannington, the Director of Regeneration and Development Services be requested to provide an update report within two months from the date of this meeting; and

(b) further information provided by the Director of Regeneration and Development Services to Members’ questions in respect of enforcement matters, be noted.