Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 two storey buildings with basements and accommodation in roof space, each comprising 3 no. two bedroom flats (6 flats in total) including formation of lightwells, associated landscaping, cycle and car parking and formation of vehicular access.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Russell Mellor in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  Correspondence from Councillor Mellor had been received and circulated to Members. 

Councillor Mellor referred to the previous planning history of this site and objected to a flatted development in the conservation area which could set a precedent on grounds of mass, height, bulk and impact on the local amenities  and would be an over development of the site where family homes were sought.

Councillor Fawthropwas disappointed with the report and, in his opinion, the report should have been a members view as opposed to officer recommendation report.

Councillor Michael had visited the site and in her view the site was developable for two detached houses.

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

1.  The proposals, by reason of the size, height, bulk and massing of the buildings, would result in an overdevelopment of the site and would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Downs Hill Conservation Area, thereby contrary to Policies BE1, BE11 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 3.5 of the London Plan.