Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

A special meeting of Holt PC was held last night.
The outcome of the meeting was that HPC would not object to the application.

Various aspects were considered by the council and their views were as follows:

It was agreed that there is a need for affordable housing in the village. Six votes in favour and 2 abstentions.

It was agreed that the need for affordable housing is best met in the present circumstances through an exception site that the Parish Council considers suitable. 4 votes in favour, 2 votes against, 2 abstentions.

It was agreed that the Parish Council supports the planning application from Jephson Housing Association for a development of affordable housing subject to conditions to be discussed. 5 votes in favour and 3 votes against.

It was agreed that the Parish Council supports the planning application on the condition that an acceptable Section 106 agreement is imposed which safeguards the local connection in perpetuity. 4 votes in favour and 4 abstentions.