Agenda item

6c.1

An additional representation, along with the officer response, a replacement of condition 15, and an update on the National Planning Policy Framework 2023, were included within the Supplementary Report which was circulated and summarised at the meeting.

6c.2

The Officer presented the report which gave details of the application and highlighted the history of the site and the key issues in addition to presenting photographs of the site which were provided to committee members in advance of the meeting.

6c.3

Simon Ogden attended the meeting and spoke against the application.

6c.4

Rachael Martin attended the meeting and spoke in support of the application.

6c.5

The Committee considered the report and recommendation having regard to the development plan, the National Planning Policy Framework and other relevant considerations as summarised in the report and supplementary report, now submitted and also having regard to representations made at the meeting.

6c.6

A discussion took place regarding the relationship of the application with the River Sheaf and concerns regarding the vehicular access and bin storage and it was moved by Councillor Barbara Masters and seconded by Councillor Weatherall that the application be deferred for a site visit to better understand the relationship between the proposals and the adjacent River Sheaf, and to further consider the layout of the scheme in respect of bin storage and vehicular access.  On being put to the vote by a show of hands, the motion was passed and it was:

6c.7

RESOLVED:- That an application for the erection of a single-storey building for use as a restaurant and drive thru (Use Class Eb and Sui Generis) with associated car parking and landscaping works (Amended Drawings 16.08.2023) within the curtilage of KFC, 236 Queens Road, Highfield, Sheffield, S2 4DL (Application no. 23/00777/FUL) be DEFERRED pending a site visit and for officers to discuss concerns in respect of bin storage and vehicular access.