Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage and erection of detached two storey 6 bedroom single family dwellinghouse including accommodation in the roof with associated access and parking spaces (Outline application for access, appearance and landscaping).

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

Ward Member, Councillor Simon Fawthrop, referred to his local knowledge and read a statement and requested it be annexed to these minutes with 

appeal decision (APP/G5180/W/17/3180183) dated 4 December 2017 (‘Annex A’).  Further objections from local residents had been received by Councillor Fawthrop, and circulated to Members.

The Chief Planner’s representative reported that further objections to the application had been received together with comments from the Tree Officer.

The Chairman and Councillor Joel accepted the principle of redevelopment on the site but objected to the application being an overdevelopment.

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

1.  The proposed building by reason of its close proximity to No. 22 Keswick Road and excessive size, bulk and rearward projection would appear overbearing and result in loss of light to and outlook from the neighbouring property at No.22 Keswick Road and its rear garden, detrimental to the amenities of the adjoining occupiers, and thereby contrary to Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2.  The proposed two storey dwelling with accommodation in the roof space would be an overly dominant and incongruous form of development on this prominent corner plot which would be cramped and overdeveloped and out of keeping; harmful to street scene and the character of the area contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan, adopted SPG1 and SPG2, Policies 3.5 and 7.4 of the London Plan, the London Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance and the National Planning Policy Framework.