Agenda item

CONTEST APPEAL

Description of application – Alteration, extension and conversion of existing dwellinghouse to form 4 two bedroom flats and the construction of a pair of semi-detached houses, together with the formation of private and communal gardens, the construction of bin and cycle stores and closing the existing vehicular access from Crofton Road.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED to CONTEST the APPEAL on the following grounds:-

“1.  The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, and the privacy and amenity of neighbouring bungalow occupiers, contrary to Policies H7 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and paragraphs 56 and 57 of the NPPF, in particular by reason of the number and layout of dwellings proposed, the excessive amount of site coverage, the limited scope for new landscaping and the retention of existing vegetation due to the proximity of buildings and hardstanding to the site boundaries, and the opening up of the site to view from the surrounding area.

2.  The proposed development would result in an increase in vehicular movements to and from the site in close proximity to the junction of Crofton Lane and Crofton Road, which would result in traffic congestion and harm to road safety, contrary to Policy T18 of the Unitary Development Plan.”