Issue - meetings

The Committee received a S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 16/1371/FUL.

The application sought approval to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission16/1371/FUL (proposed demolition of existing dwelling and workshops and erection of 9 dwellings) to include alterations to the footprints of Plots 4-9 and the garage of Plot 1, alterations to the site levels of Plots 4-9, amendments to the arrangement of windows, roof lights and garage openings, changes to the materials, and alterations to the parking layout and landscaping scheme.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from a local resident.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        Loss of privacy.

    ii.        Overlooking as building would be close to boundary.

   iii.        Please condition to require screening by evergreen trees.

  iv.        Rear window had increased in size in this application and this was unacceptable.

   v.        Roof lights would result in light pollution.

  vi.        Flood risks would be increased.

 vii.        Neighbours would be overlooked.

The Senior Planner added clarity to the drawings as members had suggested they were inaccurate.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 8 votes to 0 and 1 abstention) 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.