Village hall and 9 homes at Westcott Village Hall, Institute Road and 'the hut' site, Westcott

What was proposed

The application was to demolish a village hall and replace it with a community building, and to redevelop a nearby site to provide 9 houses.

“Demolition of existing building and erection of a replacement community building (Use Class F2) on the site of Westcott Village Hall, Institute Road; redevelopment of The Hut site, Furlong Road to provide 9 No. dwelling houses (Use Class C3) with associated access and landscaping.”

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Objection and support were heard

An objector representing local residents spoke against the application, while a village association and the applicant spoke in favour.

Questions on parking

Clarification was sought on parking arrangements, and officers confirmed the development could result in the loss of more than one parking space, with only rear spaces allocated to residents.

“Clarification was sought regarding parking arrangements on the Site, particularly in light of objections raised. Officers advised that while there was currently unrestricted parking on the frontage and some along the access, the proposed development could result in the loss of more than one parking space. Further clarification was sought on whether the parking at the front of the Site would also be allocated to the proposed dwellings.”

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Support for the community asset

A member said the loss of parking was minimal and did not present a significant concern, and noted the application would deliver a high-quality community asset.

“A Member expressed the view that the loss of parking was minimal and did not present a significant concern and noted that the application would deliver a high-quality community asset.”

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Vote and decision

The committee granted permission, with 12 in favour and 1 abstention, subject to the conditions in the officer's report.

“(NB. Counted vote on the decision of the Committee – 12 in favour, 0 against, 1 abstention).”

“RESOLVED: That permission be GRANTED in respect of application no. MO/2024/1464 subject to the conditions in the officer’s report and additional information contained in the addendum.”

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