Decision details

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for Conversion of existing first floor and ground floor HMO (7 occupants) into 5 self-contained bedsits, a two storey rear extension and a side dormer.

The Committee noted the amendment sheet.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident who made the following comments:

       i.          Speaking on behalf of herself and an owner occupier and neighbours who were unable to attend.

     ii.          Application was overdevelopment.

   iii.          Would have an adverse impact on neighbour amenity.

   iv.          Lack outdoor space.

    v.          Single person units could be occupied by 2 people.

   vi.          Had limited cycle and bin storage.

 vii.          Would be unpleasant for occupiers due to the amount of obscure glazing.

viii.          Scale and mass on build on the boundary line was unacceptable.

   ix.          Would result in noise nuisance.

Ben Pridgon (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 4 votes to 4 with 2 abstentions and on the Chair’s casting vote) 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.