Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of the existing bungalow and the erection of a pair of two-bedroom residential units.

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

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        This was the third attempt to develop this site.

    ii.        Current bungalow meets a housing need and was in keeping with the area.

   iii.        Overdevelopment.

  iv.        Lack of parking and amenity space.

   v.        Would occupy the entire footprint of the site.

  vi.        Use of balcony a concern to neighbours.

 vii.        Risk of flooding.

viii.        Overlooking from balcony.

  ix.        Properties would suffer from damp.

   x.        Accessibility would be an issue.

Peter McKeown (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Moore (Ward Councillor) addressed the Committee about the application and circulated images of the development. The Chair reminded members to use caution regarding this information as the Planning Department had not had the opportunity to approve them

Councillor Moore made the following comments:

     i.        Height of the building would allow sight into the bedrooms.

    ii.        Would result in overlooking.

   iii.        Build line would be close to boundary. Does not address previous concerns regarding the development of this site.

  iv.        North facing basements would suffer from poor light.

   v.        Small utility space.

  vi.        Would not fulfil amenity criteria.

 vii.        Would be a flood risk.

The Committee suggested an informative be added regarding a Car Club. 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.