Issue - meetings

CONTEST THE APPEAL

Description of application—the demolition of an existing conservatory and replacement with a two storey front/side extension and single storey side/rear extension and elevational alterations.

This application had been looked at previously at the Plans 3 Sub-Committee meeting on 4^th March. The application had been deferred and so the applicant had contested the non-determination with the Planning Inspectorate. The Committee had to decide whether or not to contest the appeal.

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

The Committee noted the written submissions in objection that had also been received.

Councillor Owen stated that the application should be rejected on the grounds of being harmful to the amenity and as an over-development.

Councillor Harris felt that the proposal was beneficial to the amenity and was not an over-development.

It was moved by Councillor Owen that the appeal be contested, and this was seconded by the Vice Chairman.

RESOLVED to contest the appeal for the following reason:

1. The proposed development  by reason of its design, scale and proximity to the site boundary would result in a cramped overdevelopment of the site, harmful to the character and appearance of the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character, and would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of the neighbouring property at No. 16 Towncourt Crescent by way of loss of light, contrary to Policies 6, 8, 37 and 44 of the Bromley Local Plan.