Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application - Demolition of existing porch and erection of single storey front extension.

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Peter Morgan, in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  In Councillor Morgan’s view the proposed development would impact on the front elevation of 7 Lawn Close and would be an overdevelopment of the site.

It was reported that further objections to the application had been received similar to those listed in the Chief Planner’s report.

Councillor Douglas Auld had visited the site and referred to a split appeal decision dated 29 November 2016 regarding planning application 16/01247.  He was not against a replacement porch but in his view, it should be no larger than the current porch.  Councillors Katy Boughey and Alexa Michael also supported a replacement porch of the current size.

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

1.  The proposed extension by reason of its siting and size would have a detrimental impact on the distinctive character of the area, the visual amenities of the street scene and the residential amenities of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, thereby contrary to Policies H8 and BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 7.4 of the London Plan.