Issue - meetings

PERMISSION

Description of application – Part 1/2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension.  Replacement windows, re-cladding of roof.  Demolition of existing garage and new hardstanding to front including new vehicular access.

It was reported that objections from Sundridge Residents’ Association had been received.

Members were advised that in the event permission was granted, a further condition in relation to landscaping should be added.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions and informative set out in the report of the Chief Planner with the addition of two further conditions to read:-

7  Details of a scheme of landscaping, which shall include details of replacement trees and plants along with the materials of paved areas and other hard surfaces, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the commencement of the development hereby permitted. The approved scheme shall be implemented in the first planting season following the substantial completion of the development. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the substantial completion of the development die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species to those originally planted.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development.

8 The garage, as shown on approved plans 3529/BP Rev A, will be demolished and the land cleared and reinstated and landscaped in accordance with details to be submitted and approved under the landscaping condition prior to the occupation of the development hereby permitted.

Reason: To prevent the unsatisfactory overdevelopment of the site and provide a sufficient level of amenity space, in accordance with Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.