Agenda item

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of detached building comprising 4 two bedroom flats with associated parking and vehicular access OUTLINE.

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

Councillor Fawthorp pointed out that the site was in an Area of Special Residential Character and in his opinion the design of the proposed development was not very special  and out of keeping with the area.  Councillor Scoates was also of this opinion.

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

1.  The proposed building comprising 4 flats would, as a result of its layout, be out of character with the area in general and the Bickley Park Area of Special Residential Character, thereby contrary to Policies BE1, H7 and H10 of the Unitary Development Plan.