Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for demolition of single storey dwelling and erection of 5 new dwellings.

The Principal Planner referred to amended conditions relating to the Highways Authority and access. She also said that the addresses of two people who had made representations were missing from the Officer’s report, although their representations had been summarised in it.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident.

The representation covered the following concerns about the application:

       i.          Height.

     ii.          Visual dominance.

   iii.          Overlooking.

   iv.          Challenged comments made by the Highways Authority.

    v.          Distance between the proposed building and existing neighbours.

   vi.          Bin drag distances were a previous reason for refusal. The proposed Management Plan to address concerns was unenforceable. Refuse (collection) arrangements were still a concern for existing and proposed residents, as was the agreement residents were expected to sign regarding bin collection arrangements.

Mr Hanlon (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Moore (Queen Edith Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Referred to a 50 signature petition reflecting local residents’ concerns.

     ii.          Representations summarised in the Officer’s report showed concern about the proximity of the application site to neighbours.

   iii.          Other specific resident concerns:

a.    Bin collection arrangements.

b.    Light pollution.

c.    The proposed access would be located close to an area of development, an accident black spot and busy cycle route; which made it an additional risk to cyclists and children.

d.    Existing parking issues would be exacerbated. A Local Highway Improvement Grant had already been given to the area due to Highway Authority concerns.

The Committee:

Unanimously resolved to defer to the application enable the impact of the development on two adjacent residential annexes to be addressed.