Agenda item

The application was for the erection of a two storey rear extension following the part demolition and conversion into 2 three bedroom semi-detached houses and 1 one bedroom bungalow with parking and access. (Amended plans rec'd 08/01/16).

This application would normally have been determined under the Council's Scheme of Delegation for Officers, however, at the request of a Local Ward Councillor it had been called in to be determined by the Planning Applications Committee.

The Ward Member had concerns about the junction and requested that the fence be lowered or removed at the junction to improve the sight lines.  It was also noted that the pavement was non-existent where the fence had been installed, which caused a safety issue for pedestrians.

Some Members requested that a condition be added to remove all fencing and install bollards.  Officers advised that the Local Planning Authority could remove the rights to put up any fences after occupation, by amending condition 5.

Resolved that application 15/1047 be approved as amended subject to conditions as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory.

Note 1

The recommendation to approve the application as amended was proposed by Councillor David Mansfield and seconded by Councillor Robin Perry.

Note 2

In accordance with Part 4 Section D paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting in relation to this application was as follows:

Voting in favour of the recommendation to approve the application as amended:

Councillors Dan Adams,  David Allen, Richard Brooks, Nick Chambers, Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Surinder Gandhum, Edward Hawkins, Katia Malcaus Cooper, David Mansfield, Robin Perry, Ian Sams, Pat Tedder, Victoria Wheeler and Valerie White