Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a single storey rear extension.

The Principal Planner referred to a typographical error in paragraph 8.7 of the report regarding measurements in the plans.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a resident of St Philip’s Road.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Suggested the recommendation to approve was based on incorrect measurements in the plans.

     ii.          The proposed extension would look over neighbours, only 2m of the 8m garden would not be built on.

   iii.          Took issue with the size and scale of the extension and felt this would be out of character with the area.

   iv.          Expressed concern about:

a.    Impact on amenities and sunlight.

b.    Noise and disturbance from extra property occupants. This would exacerbate existing issues.

c.    The application was a trojan horse for a HMO.

d.    The application would exacerbate existing parking issues.

Councillor Baigent (Romsey Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          The property was an unlicensed HMO all ready (it did not meet the threshold to require permission).

     ii.          Expected an application in future to further develop the site.

   iii.          Expressed surprise the Conservation Officer had not commented on the 6m extension.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 4 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.