Agenda item

The application was for the conversion of existing garage into a store/games room and the erection a single storey extension to this building to serve as a gym. (Amended plans rec'd 09/03/16).

This application would normally have been determined under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, however, at the request of a local ward councillor it had been called in for determination by the Planning Applications Committee.

Members were advised of the following update:

‘Amend informative 1 as follows:

In respect of condition 4 the applicant is advised that the development hereby approved shall only be used for private ancillary purposes for the personal enjoyment of the occupiers of the host dwelling house and its use is limited to those specified in the application, in addition to its use as a home office.  There shall be no commercial use of the building and the building shall not be used to support any commercial activity.   For the avoidance of doubt primary living accommodation comprising bedroom’s, bed spaces, overnight accommodation,  bathrooms, shower facilities, W.C’s or kitchen facilities are not permitted within the development hereby approved.’

Councillor Paul Deach addressed the Committee explaining that an attempt to mitigate the impact of the proposal on the neighbours would be desirable.  He advised that close neighbours to the proposal had requested an extra condition to provide soundproofing in the garage.  Officers advised that a condition could be added to address this and the wording would be finalised after consultation with Environmental Services, the Chairman and the Vice Chairman.

Resolved that application 16/1123 be approved subject to a condition regarding sound proofing and conditions as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory.

Note 1

The recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor Edward Hawkins and seconded by Councillor Richard Brooks.

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:

Councillors David Allen, Richard Brooks, Nick Chambers, Mrs Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Surinder Gandhum, Edward Hawkins, Rebecca Jennings-Evans, Max Nelson, David Mansfield, Robin Perry, Ian Sams, Conrad Sturt, Pat Tedder, Victoria Wheeler and Valerie White.