Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a new single family dwelling together with garage and ancillary studio, bin and cycle storage, access and landscaping.

The Planning Officer referred to a pre-committee amendment to his recommendation as set out on the Amendment Sheet.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of Barton Road.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        The proposed new house would be bigger than the existing one.

    ii.        The design was out of character with the area.

   iii.        Expressed concern regarding overshadowing of south facing patio at 93 Barton Road.

  iv.        The proposed garage would impede light and access to 93 Barton Road.

   v.        Repositioning the property at 95 Barton Road would overcome a number of concerns.

  vi.        Suggested Officers had not provided evidence the application met Local Plan policies 70 and 71.

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

Councillor Cantrill (Newnham Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        He had previously opposed the application due to:

a.   Mass of form.

b.   Negative impact on streetscape/character of Barton Road.

c.   Negative impact on environment/ecology of site.

    ii.        The above concerns had not been addressed.

   iii.        The shadow plan had now been submitted. This showed the mass of the building would negatively impact on neighbours eg overshadowing. The application should be refused due to this.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 5 votes to 2) 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 in the agenda pack and amendment sheet.