Agenda, decisions and minutes

APOLOGY: COUNCILLOR MICHAEL TURNER

SUBSTITUTE: COUNCILLOR KIERAN TERRY

APOLOGY: COUNCILL RUSSELL MELLOR

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Michael Turner; Councillor Kieran Terry attended as substitute.

An apology for absence was also received from Councillor Russell Mellor.

NONE

No declarations of interest were received.

CONFIRMED

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2018 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of detached garage at rear and erection of single storey side and rear extension.

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

Written comments from Ward Member Councillor Tony Owen in objection to the application were received and circulated to Members.

Supporting documentation was received from the applicant prior to the meeting and circulated to Members.  Further objections were received and also circulated.

Committee Member and Ward Member Councillor Fawthrop, delivered a statement in objection to the application.  In particular, he drew Members’ attention to the description for the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character.  A full copy of the statement and description can be viewed as Annexes A and C to these Minutes.

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

1  The proposal due to the impact of the forward projection of the side extension due to its design and prominence would have an unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC) and would be contrary to Policies BE1, H8 and H10 of the Unitary Development Plan (2006) and Draft Policies 37, 4 and 44 of the Draft Local Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application – First floor rear extension.

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

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 Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Single storey front extension to include the conversion of the garage, first floor side/rear extension, single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

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

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 Chief Planner.

PERMISSION

Description of application – First floor side and single storey rear extensions incorporating balcony and raised patio area.

Members having considered the report, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

REFUSED

Description of application amended to read – ‘Demolition of existing garage, single storey front, part one/two storey rear and two storey side extensions and roof alterations to incorporate rear dormer’.

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  Photographic documentation was received from the applicant prior to the meeting and circulated to Members.

Committee Member and Ward Member Councillor Fawthrop, delivered a statement in objection to the application.  In particular, he drew Members’ attention to the description for the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC).  A full copy of the statement and description can be viewed as Annexes B and C to these Minutes.

The Planning Development Control Manager confirmed that spatial symmetry was an important element of the ASRC.

Councillor Lymer commented that a higher than usual side space was expected in that particular area of Petts Wood.

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

1   The proposed development due to its bulk, size and appearance would have a detrimental impact upon the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC) and would also impact upon the appearance and rhythm of the street scene contrary to policies BE1, H8, H9 and H10 of the Unitary Development Plan (2006) and Draft Policies 37, 4, 8 and 44 of the Draft Local Plan.

PERMISSION

Description of application – Roof alterations to incorporate loft conversion to habitable accommodation.  Single storey side and front extensions.

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

Members having considered the report and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner.

DIRECT ACTION AUTHORISED

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that Direct Action be authorised for a contractor to be employed to carry out work to both the front and rear gardens, to cut back and leave in a maintainable situation.

DIRECT ACTION AUTHORISED

Members having considered the report RESOLVED that Direct Action be authorised for a contractor to be employed to carry out work as detailed in the S215 Notice to tidy both front and rear gardens including the removal of the vehicles to the front.