Agenda item

The Committee received the report and addendum. Representations were heard from Mr Tony Riley, Mrs Mary De Cruz and the applicant’s agent, Ms Mary Nagy.

A vote was taken on the Officer’s recommendation to REFUSE the application as follows:

It was moved by Councillor Sowerby and seconded by Councillor Roberts that the Officer’s recommendation be overturned and that the application be APPROVED (subject to conditions) for the following reasons;

The application will not have a detrimental impact on the character or appearance of the area nor the residential amenities of the surrounding neighbourhood occupiers.

Subject to the conditions detailed below;

1. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

The plans accompanying this application are:

- Design and Access Statement,     

   prepared by Teal Planning

- Cover letter, dated 28 April, written  

   by Teal Planning

- Drawing no. 2016- 580/103 Rev B

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning and so as to ensure that the development is carried out fully in accordance with the plans as assessed in accordance with Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policy DM01 of the Local Plan Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

2. This development must be begun within three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

3. The materials to be used in the external surfaces of the building(s) shall match those used in the existing building(s).

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the building and surrounding area in accordance with Policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012) and Policies CS NPPF and CS1 of the Local Plan Core Strategy (adopted September 2012).

4. The new flat roof area created by the removal of the pitch roof above the existing first floor rear extension hereby permitted shall only be used in connection with the repair and maintenance of the building and shall at no time be converted to or used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity or sitting out area.

Reason: To ensure that the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining properties are not prejudiced by overlooking in accordance with policy DM01 of the Development Management Policies DPD (adopted September 2012).

Informative:

In accordance with paragraphs 186-187, 188-195 and 196-198 of the NPPF, the Local Planning Authority (LPA) takes a positive and proactive approach to development proposals, focused on solutions. The LPA has produced planning policies and written guidance to assist applicants when submitting applications. These are all available on the Council's website. A pre-application advice service is also offered. The LPA has negotiated with the applicant/agent where necessary during the application process to ensure that the proposed development is in accordance with the Development Plan.

A vote was taken on the motion to APPROVE the application as follows:

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED for the reasons detailed above.