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14 15/1710/FUL Report - 89 And 91 De Freville Avenue PDF 123 KB
Minutes:
The Committee received an application for
full planning permission.
The application sought approval for proposed single storey dwelling on
land behind 89- 91 De Freville Avenue, including the
removal of existing hard standing, and removal of a tree.
The Committee received a representation in objection to the application
from a resident of Kimberley Road.
The representation covered the following issues:
i.
Locals do not object to the
proposal to build on this site.
ii.
Current proposals would impact on
the amenity value of the area.
iii.
Non-compliant with Policy 3.10, as
it would be overbearing.
iv.
Build line is within 1 metre of
neighbours.
v.
Would create a feeling of
enclosure.
vi.
Neighbours fear future extension
to this proposal.
vii.
Loss of light.
viii.
Dominance.
ix.
Detrimental impact on terrace.
x.
Parking proposals unacceptable.
Richard Owers (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of
the application.
Councillr Austin (Ward Councillor) addressed the
Committee about the application and made the following comments:
i.
Speaking on behalf of local residents.
ii.
Tree not in a conservation area but is valued by
the community and can be seen from some distance away.
iii.
Tree aids local drainage.
iv.
Tree would dominate the site in future and would
need future protection from over pruning.
v.
New fence has already disturbed the root system.
vi.
Access route was an unmade road but is already well
used as a second access route had been lost.
vii.
Pinch point would be created.
viii.
Pressures on parking would result in unsafe access
route.
Councillor Smart
proposed additional condition to remove all future permitted development rights
to the Officer’s recommendations. This was agreed
Nem Con.
The Committee suggested an informative be added regarding considerate
contractor. This was agreed Nem Con.
The Committee:
Unanimously resolved 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.
Subject to revised conditions as set out above
and an additional condition to withdraw permitted development rights for
extensions and the Considerate Contractors informative.