Issue - meetings

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the erection of a new 2 storey dwelling, incorporating rear roof terraces, following the demolition of the existing property.

The Senior Planner referred to the need for an additional condition to prevent the flat roof element of the development from being used as an amenity space.

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from two local residents.

The representations covered the following issues:

       i.          The development would overlook adjoining properties.

     ii.          The scale of the development was disproportionate to its surroundings.

   iii.          There had been 14 objections to the application.

   iv.          This property was the biggest house on the road and the application proposed to increase the roof height by 10%.

    v.          There would be a loss of residential amenity as the increase in the size of the property to the west elevation would mean that the occupants of the development would then be able to look directly into one of the resident’s bedrooms.

   vi.          The property would extend further than the last extension.

 vii.          Expressed concerns regarding the visual impact of the chimney but noted that the Architect had indicated a revised plan would be submitted.  

Mr Orsborn (Applicant’s Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 4 votes to 0) to grant the application for planning permission in accordance with the Officer recommendation, for the reasons set out in the Officer’s report, subject to the conditions recommended by the Officer including an additional condition to prevent use of flat-roofed elements of the development from being used as amenity space.