Agenda item

TheCommitteereceived the report.

Representations were heard from the applicant.

TheCommitteevotedon the recommendation to refuse theapplication, as per the officer’s report:

The application was therefore NOT refused.

The Chairman, seconded by Councillor Fluss, moved a motion to approve the application for the reason that the surrounding properties have similar extensions, so the application is in-keeping with the character of the area.

Votes on the motion to approve the application, for the reasons outlined above were recorded subject to the following conditions:

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

Drg No GA 01 02-Rev A - Block Plan

Drg No GA 01 01-Rev A - Site Location Plan

Drg No GA 03 100-Rev B - Existing Ground Floor Plan

Drg No GA 03 101-Rev B - Existing First Floor Plan

Drg No GA 03 102-Rev B - Existing Roof Plan

Drg No GA 05 01-Rev A - Existing North Elevation

Drg No GA 05 02-Rev A - Existing South Elevation

Drg No GA 05 03-Rev A - Existing West Elevation

Drg No GA 05 04-Rev A - Existing East Elevation

Drg No GA 03 100-Rev A - Proposed Ground Floor Plan

Drg No GA 03 101-Rev A - Proposed First Floor Plan

Drg No GA 03 102-Rev A - Proposed Roof Plan

Drg No GA 05 05-Rev A - Proposed North Elevation

Drg No GA 05 06-Rev A - Proposed South Elevation

Drg No GA 05 07-Rev A - Proposed West Elevation

Drg No GA 05 08-Rev A - Proposed East Elevation

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 begin 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 roof of the 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).

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED, subject to the conditions voted on above.