Issue - decisions

The Committee received an application for full planning permission.

The application sought approval for the demolition of the existing first floor projection at the rear of the property to be replaced with a pitch roof extension.

The Committee received representations in objection to the application from Mr Jonathan Snell who lived in the neighbouring property, No 16 and Mrs Juliet Snell, Director of Centre 33.

The representation covered the following issues:

     i.        The proposed extension would have a negative impact on the light and amenities of neighbouring properties

    ii.        The extension would be a severe invasion of privacy on the consulting room of Circle 33, the only windows to this room were the glass doors to the garden.

   iii.        The loss of light would have a negative impact to the RIBA award winning garden room extension of No 16 designed to embrace the natural light.

   iv.        The extension of No 16 had been built specifically as a therapeutic space which benefits the health of the owner.

    v.        The proposed extension would create a sense of enclosure and dominance.

County Councillor Cearns spoke as a Ward Councillor who informed the Committee of the following:

     i.        Poor consultation surrounding the application.

    ii.        Overshadow the nearby properties.

   iii.        An example of overdevelopment, the size of the extension would set precedence and should be in scale with neighbouring properties.

  iv.        The proposed extension would result in loss of amenities for neighbouring properties.   

Mr David Joy (Agent) addressed the Committee in support of the application.

The Committee:

Resolved (4 votes to 4 – and on the Chair’s casting vote) 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.