Agenda item

The application was for the erection of a flat roof and supporting walls to side of garage to provide covered storage area, staircase with railings to provide access to bedroom, part lowered roof to front, changes to rear dormers and associated alterations. (Part-retrospective). (Amended plans recv'd 17/8/18). (Amended plans recv'd 21/8/18).

This application would normally have been determined under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, however it was reported to the Planning Applications Committee at the request of Cllr Wheeler. She wished the Committee to consider the impact on the development on the occupiers of the neighbouring properties ability to enjoy their garden and space; concerns that it was overdevelopment of the site; and, overbearing to both neighbours and the plot size.

Members were advised of the following updates on the application:

‘A further response has been received from the same neighbour who wrote the objection letter, following the officer explaining to them about the railings preventing access onto the flat roof.  They have confirmed that they still object to the proposal as they consider it is possible for the applicant to use the roof as an “entertainment area” and install railings around it, and that the enforcement notice should stand for the unapproved part of the development to be demolished.’

Members raised concerns as to the potential for the users of the stairs, leading to the flat roof space, to overlook the gardens of the adjoining properties. As a result an additional condition was added to ensure that railings on either side of the staircase were to be retained in perpetuity as long as the staircase was there.

The recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor Colin Dougan and seconded by Councillor Robin Perry. The recommendation was put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED that application 18/0583 be granted subject to the conditions set out in the officer report as amended.

            Note 1

It was noted for the record, that in their capacities as Ward Councillors, Councillor Pat Tedder and Councillor Victoria Wheeler had been copied into representations to the planning officer on the application. 

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 grant the application:

Councillors Nick Chambers, Mrs Vivienne Chapman, Colin Dougan, Surinder Gandhum, Edward Hawkins, Jonathan Lytle, Katia Malcaus Cooper, David Mansfield, Max Nelson, Adrian Page, Robin Perry, Ian Sams Conrad Sturt, Valerie White.

Voting against the recommendation to approve the application:

Councillors Pat Tedder and Victoria Wheeler.