Issue - meetings

PERMISSION

Description of application – Partial demolition of existing building. Erection of part two storey building, part first floor extension, with mansard roof, over existing building, and conversion of existing offices to form 4x dwellinghouses and 1x roof flat (total 5 units) with cycle storage, car parking spaces, refuse/recycling storage and landscaping.

The Head of Development Management advised that:

-  planning permission had previously been granted in 2019 for a first floor extension and conversion to form 6 apartments.

-  planning permission had previously been refused for a similar development for five residential units. However, this utilised different facing materials and mansard roof. An appeal against this decision was dismissed, concluding that it would result in harmful impact to the character of the local area and the amenities of the neighbouring property.

-  the current application sought to address the previous concerns by using different materials and a reduced extent of development at roof level.

It was noted that an email in support of the application had been received from Ward Member Councillor Alison Stammers, and circulated to Members.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting. The agent gave the following responses to Members’ questions:

-  all units could offer electric vehicle charging points, and they would be happy to have a condition added relating to this.

-  in terms of water harvesting, they would do whatever was possible, depending on any constraints.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning and with the addition of further conditions relating to electric vehicle charging points and water harvesting.