Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Construction of 2/3 storey 3-bed end of terraced dwelling.

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Angela Wilkins, in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  In Councillor Wilkins’s opinion the proposed development would not improve the character of the area, would cause loss of daylight to the surrounding flats and had no storage provision for bicycles.  The proposal also lacked a metre side space between the boundary and the rear gardens.  Residents had previously voted for a controlled parking zone and she was concerned at the potential increase in parking.

It was reported that further objections to the application had been received similar to those listed in the Chief Planner’s report and the Chief Planner’s representative confirmed that the land had been classed as ‘garden land’.

Councillors Douglas Auld and Alexa Michael also objected to the application being garden development and also an overdevelopment of the site right up to the boundary.  It was noted that Highways Division raised no objections to the application.

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

1.  The proposal would constitute a cramped development, out of character with the locality and detrimental to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties and contrary to Policies BE1, H7 and H9 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 7.4 of the London Plan.