Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the erection of a 2 bedroom bungalow in the rear garden of 24 Elfleda Road.

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

The representation covered the following issues:

       i.          The Officer’s report was incorrect in suggesting that loss of light to neighbours would be insignificant.

     ii.          The proposal would result in significant loss of afternoon and early evening light to number 25.

   iii.          The proposed roof height would be overbearing to number 25.

   iv.          The existing fence was of a wire construction and allowed light through. Replacing this with a board fence would result in a feeling of enclosure.

    v.          Treatment of the boundary was unclear.

In response to concerns raised by the Committee, the Officer proposed additional conditions regarding (1) boundary treatment and (2) hard and soft landscaping.

These amendments were carried unanimously.

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’s report, and subject to the conditions recommended by the Officers including the addition of conditions regarding (1) boundary treatment and (2) hard and soft landscaping.