Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place
Presented by the Portfolio Holder for Planning & Infrastructure

Councillor Robert Ashman presented the report to Cabinet.

The report invited Cabinet to consider the confirmation of an Article 4 Direction in Kegworth prohibiting the change of use of a dwelling to a small House in Multiple Occupation by way of permitted development rights.

The Leader thanked Councillor Ashman and invited questions and comments from Members. 

Councillor Bayliss was pleased with the quantity and quality of the comments made as part of the consultation.                              

The recommendations as set out on pages 157 and 158 of the agenda were moved by Councillor Ashman, seconded by Councillor Bayliss and subsequently

RESOLVED THAT CABINET:

(1)    Confirms that from Friday 19 February 2021, the Kegworth Article 4 direction 2020 will be applied to the village of Kegworth to remove Permitted Development Rights for the change of use of a dwelling house (C3 use) to small houses in multiple occupation (C4 use);

(2)    Considers the public comments received during the publicity period in making its  decision on the above recommendations:

(3)    Authorises the issue of public notices of this decision and sends a copy of the new direction to the Secretary of State, in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development Order) (England) Order 2015.

Reason for decision:  In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, making on Article 4 Direction falls within the remit of Cabinet.