Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Erection of part single storey/part two storey side and rear extensions in connection with loft conversion.

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

Oral representations from visiting Ward Member Councillor Simon Fawthrop in objection to the application were received at the meeting. He urged Members to refuse the application on the grounds of over-development. Councillor Fawthrop’s comments can be viewed as Annex A to these Minutes.

It was reported that further objections from the Petts Wood & District Residents’ Association had been received and circulated to Members.

Committee Member and Ward Member Councillor Onslow advised that all three Ward Members were in favour of refusing the application. The proposals would result in an over-development of the site and be out-of-keeping with the surrounding area. As the road dropped down, properties on the opposite side were likely to experience loss of light. The proposals were contrary to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character.

Councillor Terry supported refusal stating that the Petts Wood and District Residents’ Association had raised valid points.

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

1  The proposed development, by reason of its depth, scale and bulk would result in an overdevelopment of the site, harmful to the character and appearance of the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character within which it lies, and thereby contrary to Policies 6, 37 and 44 of the Bromley Local Plan.