Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Loft conversion with hip to gable roof alterations including rear dormer extension and front rooflights.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Alexa Michael, in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Supplementary information and photographs had been received from the objector and circulated to Members.  A further comment had been received from the applicant and also circulated to Members.

Councillor Michael’s view was that the material considerations contained in the proposed ground of refusal in the Chief Planner’s report had not been met.  She objected to the application on the grounds of design, scale and bulk and being a top heavy addition to host dwelling, out character with the adjacent listed building and adjacent conservation area.

Ward Member, Councillor Robert Mcilveen, agreed with Councillor Michael and objected to the potential excessive impact on the neighbour and the adjacent conservation area.  Councillor Simon Fawthrop also objected to the application.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended, for the reason set out in the report of the Chief Planner.