Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Sub-division of property into two 4 bedroom houses, single storey rear extensions, two storey front extension, elevational alterations and associated hardstandings and landscaping.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.

Committee Member and Ward Member, Councillor Lymer, reported that Orchard Road had a variety of Arts and Crafts style houses and it was important to preserve and protect the established character of the area.  A full copy of Councillor Lymer’s representations is attached as an Annex to these Minutes.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reason:-

1  The proposed development, due to the poor design of the two storey front extension including its height and scale, would result in an incongruous addition to the principal elevation and together with the proposed alterations to the front elevation of the property and the removal of the original chimney would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the host Arts and Crafts building, harmful to the character of the area and street scene generally contrary to Policies BE1 and H8 of the Unitary Development Plan (2006).