Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for a part two storey, part single storey rear and side extension and roof extension incorporating rear dormer.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application on behalf of a resident of Birdwood Road.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        A similar application for a nearby property had been restricted by this committee.

    ii.        Although, each application is considered on its merit but this produces inconsistent decisions.

   iii.        Development would result in a massive, featureless wall in front of the kitchen window.

  iv.        Loss of light.

   v.        Report contains errors regarding the angle of shadow from the proposed new roof.

  vi.        Would result in overshadowing and overlooking.

Mr Bautin, the applicant, addressed the Committee in support of the application.

Councillor Hipkin proposed deferring the application to allow a site visit to be carried out. Councillor Tunnacliffe seconded the proposal.

The proposition was lost by 5 votes to 2.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 6 votes to 1) 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.