Agenda item

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of existing single storey rear extension and replace with smaller two storey rear extension and alterations.

The applicant spoke in support of the application.

The Committee received a representation in objection to the application from Mrs Blakemore.

The representation covered the following issues:

(i)                 Had worked with the neighbours to try and accommodate a compromise.

(ii)               Was not against any development, but it should be restricted as not to affect the neighbours.

(iii)              The proposed ground floor extension should be limited to 5m (not 7m) in length and the first floor extension limited to 2m (not 3m). 

(iv)             The site was restricted and other extensions in the area had larger gardens.

(v)               The application would result in loss of light to neighbouring properties.

(vi)             Suggested that Councillors visited the site.

The Committee:

Resolved (by 4 votes to 2) to accept the officer recommendation to refuse the application for the following reasons:

1.    The first-floor element of the proposed rear extension, by virtue of its depth, its proximity to the boundary and its position in relation to the first-floor window of the neighbouring property at No.233 Victoria Road, would cause a loss of light and outlook to the neighbouring property, to the detriment of the level of amenity the occupiers should reasonably expect to enjoy.  In so doing the development fails to respect the site context and constraints.  The development is therefore contrary to policies 3/4, and 3/14 of the Cambridge Local Plan 2006 and to advice provided by National Planning Policy Framework (2012).