Issue - meetings

PERMISSION

Description of application: Demolition of an existing dwelling and detached triple garage and the erection of a replacement 2 Storey detached eight bedroom dwelling with accommodation in roof space, basement accommodation including car parking, single storey rear pool projection, and garden shed and BBQ/dining shelter in rear garden.

Members noted that this application had been called in by Councillor Alexa Michael and that  it was located in the Keston Park Conservation Area. The recommendation of the planning officers was that the application should be refused. The Planning Officer stated that objections to the application had been received from the Conservation Officer and the Advisory Panel for Conservation Areas. 

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

Oral representations were heard on the night from Ward Councillor Dr Sunil Gupta in support of the application. He said that the existing property was out of character with its surroundings. He stated that there was a property that already existed across the road to the Royal Bell that was similar to the one proposed in the planning application and so he saw no reason why the application could not be permitted. There were properties in the road of various and in some cases mansion style architecture.

The Chairman moved that permission be granted. The vote was 4 in favour and 4 against. The Chairman used his casting vote and so the application was approved. The Chairman expressed the view that the application would make a positive contribution to the Conservation Area. It was agreed that conditions would be delegated before approval was sent out. 

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED THAT PERMISSION BE GRANTED OVERTURNING THE RECOMMENDATION THAT PERMISSION BE REFUSED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON:

The proposed development, by reason of its design, size and siting on the plot, relates well to the dwellings in the surrounding area and as such would make a greater contribution to the character of the Conservation Area than the existing dwelling which it looks to replace.

MEMBERS AGREED THAT THE MATTER OF PLANNING CONDITIONS WITH WHICH THE DEVELOPMENT MUST COMPLY CAN BE AGREED UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY.

Conditions as follows:

1.  The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years, beginning with the date of this decision notice.

Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

2.  (a) Prior to commencement of above ground works, details (including samples) of the materials to be used for the external surfaces of the building which shall include roof cladding, wall facing materials and cladding, window glass, door and window frames, decorative features, rainwater goods and paving where appropriate shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

(b) The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In order to comply with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and in the interest of the appearance of the building and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8