Agenda item

The application was for the part demolition and erection of a part two storey, part three storey front, side and rear extension and front/rear dormers to provide extended accommodation in the third floor/roof space and conversion of the building to provide 8 no. one bedroom and 2 no two bedroom flats for use by the learning disabled with associated accommodation.(Amended plans rec'd 17/11/2016).

Members received the following updates:

‘Natural England raises no objection.

The Council’s Tree Officer raises no objections.

Representations (page 56)

One further objection has been received raising no new issues.

Four objections received to the amended scheme, from those who had objected to the original proposal, indicating that their objections remain in place and that although there may be a reduction in windows facing their properties (29/31 Upper Park Road) over the existing arrangement, but there is an increase in habitable room windows (4 to 6) in this elevation.’

Some Members were concerned as to how the flats would be kept for the use of the learning disabled. Officers advised that if the flats were sold on the open market it would be an enforcement issue.

Resolved that application 16/0691 be approved subject to the conditions as set out in the report of the Executive Head – Regulatory.

Note 1

The recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor Vivienne Chapman and seconded by Councillor Adrian Page.

Note 2

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

Voting in favour of the recommendation to approve the application:

Councillors Nick Chambers, Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Edward Hawkins, Jonathan Lytle, David Mansfield, Max Nelson, Adrian Page, Robin Perry, Ian Sams,Pat Tedder, Victoria Wheeler and Valerie White.