Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a two storey side/rear extension to house and change of use of open amenity area to residential garden

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

The representation covered the following concerns:

       i.          Conversion of public amenity land to a private enclosed garden.

     ii.          The loss of trees/green space would impact on the character of the area and neighbour’s amenities.

   iii.          Density/design of site is more urban than suburban.

   iv.          Overbearing/overshadowing would impact on neighbour’s outlook.

    v.          The design broke covenants affecting neighbouring properties.

Mr Grange (Applicant) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Holland proposed an amendment to the Officer’s recommendation to include an informative requesting the Applicant  consider using a soft boundary treatment such as hedges when applying to discharge condition 5 (boundary treatment).

This amendment was carried unanimously.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 7 votes to 1) to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the officer report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the officers, plus the additional amendment.