Agenda item

REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED

Description amended to read:- ' Two modular buildings with attached walkway to provide 2 additional consulting rooms, office and WC at rear of doctors surgery (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION).

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Julian Grainger in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Comments from Ward Member Councillor Russell Jackson requesting deferral of the application were reported.

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

1  By reason of its excessive depth and close proximity to residential properties, the development results in a severe impact on the privacy and outlook of neighbouring properties, contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2  By reason of its overall size and visibility from the public realm, the development is out of character with the residential character of the area and is detrimental to the amenities of surrounding residential properties and the street scene in general, contrary to Policies BE1 and C4 of the Unitary Development Plan. 

3  The concrete-surfacing laid out to provide car parking as part of the works to provide the modular buildings is unacceptable by reason of its visual impact and lack of information regarding disposal of surface water, contrary to Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 5.13 of the London Plan.

IT WAS FURTHER RESOLVEDthat ENFORCEMENT ACTION BE AUTHORISED TO SECURE THE REMOVAL OF THE TWO MODULAR BUILDINGS, WALKWAY AND CONCRETE AREA.