Agenda item

The application was for the removal of existing unauthorised side dormer window and the erection of two side dormer windows and a roof light

The application would have normally been determined under the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, however, it had been called in for determination at the Planning Applications Committee at the request of Councillor McClafferty because of the impact on the adjoining neighbours and the wider character of the area. 

As this application had triggered the Council’s Public Speaking Scheme Mrs Sheena Taylor and Mr Gary Foy spoke in objection of the application. Mr Jonathan Jarman, the agent, spoke in support of the application.

Members had concerns in respect of the proposed dormer’s potential to overlook 41 Frimley Road. Even though it was specified that the dormer’s windows would be permanently fixed shut, Members felt uncomfortable in respect of the potential loss of privacy and the perception of being overlooked. As result it was agreed to add a condition to the officer’s recommendation in order to specify that the proposal’s windows should be obscure glazed to the level 5 standard, and that the windows, which would remain fixed shut, should be hinged from the bottom.

The officer recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillor Colin Dougan, seconded by Councillor Sarah Jane Croke and put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED that

              I.        Application 19/0254 be granted, subject to the conditions in the officer report, as amended;

            II.        the final wording on the new conditions be delegated to the Executive Head of Regulatory in consultation with the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Planning Applications Committee.

Note 1

It was noted for the record that:

              i.        All members of the Committee had received direct correspondence in objection to the application.

             ii.        Councillor Colin Dougan had met with the applicant at the application site in respect of a previously determined application. In addition Councillor Dougan was a friend of the applicant.

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 Vivienne Chapman, Sarah Jane Croke, Colin Dougan, Shaun Garrett, Edward Hawkins, Sam Kay, David Lewis, Charlotte Morley, Victoria Wheeler and Valerie White.

Voting against the recommendation to grant the application:

Councillors Cliff Betton, Morgan Rise and Helen Whitcroft.

Abstaining on the recommendation to grant the application:

Councillors Graham Alleway and Peter Barnett.