Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Outline application in respect of access and layout for the introduction of an access road and erection of three detached dwellings, each with a double garage, parking and associated landscaping.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Kathy Bance, in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  In her opinion the site was an area of special value to her ward and to the Borough being a spacious green open setting, landscaped with some protected trees and was not suitable for any development. The neighbouring homes were well spaced, modest in style with long rear gardens and if the application were to be permitted it would harm the character and appearance of Kings Hall Road and blight the lives of residents.  Some Members had visited the site and were of the opinion that the proposed application was ‘garden grabbing’.

The Chief Planner referred to the appeal decision, being a material consideration, and confirmed the site was not designated Metropolitan Open Lane but adjacent to it.  A summary of objections on behalf of the affected residents in both Kings Hall Road and Lennard Road had been received and circulated to Members.

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

1.  The revised proposals constitute an overdevelopment of the site which would have a detrimental impact on the spacious and open character and appearance of the surrounding area, and would therefore be contrary to Policies BE1 and H7 of the Unitary Development Plan.