Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of four storey block (including basement) comprising of four 2 bedroom and three 1 bedroom flats and provision of new vehicular access and car parking spaces off Kirkstone Way.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Will Harmer in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

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

1.  The proposal would, by reason of its excessive bulk and scale, result in a visually dominant and overbearing form of development, out of character with the prevailing form of development in Elstree Hill and an overintensive use of the site contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.

2.  The reason would, by reason of its height and scale, be harmful to the residential amenities that occupants of surrounding residential properties might reasonably expect to continue to enjoy by reason of its visual impact, thereby contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.