Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a three storey pair of semidetached dwellings with accommodation in roof space (RETROSPECTIVE).

It was reported that objections from The Chislehurst Society had been received.

Ward Member, Councillor Katy Boughey, referred to the history of the site and was concerned with the degree of overlooking from the dormer window, the outside staircase, the unbalanced effect and the future potential of the proposed development.  Councillors Joel,  Fawthop and the Chairman also objected to the application.

Councillor Suraj Sharma supported the application.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED THAT PERMISSION BE REFUSED AGAINST THE CHIEF PLANNER’S RECOMMENDATION on the grounds that:-

1.  The proposed development by reason of its scale, mass, bulk and design in a prominent location would appear unbalanced and harmful to the visual amenities of the Conservation Area contrary to Policies BE1, BE11 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2. The proximity of the proposed development to neighbouring properties and its size and height would lead to an unacceptably harmful relationship detrimental to amenities of neighbouring properties contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan (2006).