Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought permission for a two storey rear extension and associated works (including changes to shopfront) to combine retail units 56 and 56A Mill Road and to create 6 self contained studio flats, 4 of which are new, following demolition of existing extensions and outbuildings.

Dr Simmons addressed the Committee and made the following points in objection to the application.

i.                 Overdevelopment of the site and change of use in a conservation area.

ii.               Overlooking of neighbouring properties.

iii.             Impact of additional noise and disturbance.

iv.             Lack of an overall plan for this very congested area of the City. 

County Councillor Walsh, Petersfield Ward Councillor addressed the Committee in objection to the application.

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          Area is already built up and overcrowded.

     ii.          Effect on the conservation area.

   iii.          No sustainable drainage plan.

   iv.          Overlooking of neighbouring properties.

    v.          No consideration of parking issues.

   vi.          Lack of cycle storage.

Resolved (by 7 votes to 0) 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 officer.