Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services.

The Cabinet Member with Local Services Portfolio introduced the report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services (previously circulated) updating Cabinet on the pre-planning consultation for the Crematorium Refurbishment and new Chapel.

The submitted report stated that following consultation, it was proposed to remove the through-road from the Planning Application for the Darlington Crematorium Refurbishment and new Chapel, and the entry and exit to the cemetery would be from Carmel Road North.

A representative from the West Cemetery Action Group, in attendance at the meeting, stated that the Group were pleased with the proposal to remove the through-road from the planning application and enquired whether the proposal would be considered again by the Council.  The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services responded thereon.

RESOLVED - That the removal of the through-road from the Planning Application for the Darlington Crematorium Refurbishment and new Chapel, be noted.

REASON - As following further analysis including the comments received, the decision was taken to remove the road to ensure the new chapel and works to the existing cremators could still move forward in a timely manner.