"You're not supposed to appear in uniform at a public meeting like that": Planning, research consultant

London Police Service Chief Steve Williams says an investigation is being conducted after a member of the police service appeared at City Hall in uniform to express opposition to a proposed development.

London Police Service Chief Steve Williams says an investigation is being conducted after a member of the police service appeared at City Hall in uniform to express opposition to a proposed development.

Dozens were on hand at the Planning and Environment Committee meeting Monday afternoon to voice opposition to a proposal that would see two, five-unit townhouse buildings constructed at 489 Upper Queen St., a location previously occupied by a single home.

At one point, the officer in full uniform except for a hat, stepped up to the microphone to express her concerns.

"I couldn't help but be outside the other day looking at that area and thinking about the box that is going to be staring down at me in my backyard if this moves forward," stated the officer.

AJ Wray was watching the meeting online and admits being taken aback when the officer stepped to the microphone.

"I had to check that that officer was actually trying to make a public comment and wasn't just there to provide security for the meeting," Wray told CTV News.

He researches and consults on planning issues and has a particular interest in infill developments, like the one proposed for Upper Queen.