Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for demolition of existing single storey garage and the erection of a one and a half-storey sunken apartment.

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

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Her home was 2m away from a building owned by an absent landlord.

     ii.          Expressed concern about shadow study details and the impact of the application on light to her property.

   iii.          Referred to para 8.15 of the Officer’s report where the Daylight Assessment omitted the ground and first floor windows on the rear outrigger of 57 Mill Road, some of which serve habitable rooms. The Objector suggested the loss of light could be actionable if the study was flawed.

Councillor Robertson (Petersfield Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          The previous iteration of the application was turned down by decision of a planning officer.

     ii.          The Planning Inspector did not appear to have visited number 27 Mill Road or appreciate the loss of light issue.

   iii.          The proposed building would be 4m high. This would lead to loss of light and amenity for neighbours on both sides.

   iv.          The proposed zinc roof was out of character with the area.

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.