Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application – Part one/two storey front extension, part one/two side/rear extensions, roof alterations to include rear dormers and elevational alterations.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received and the objector suggested that a tree preservation order be placed on the cedar tree in the front garden of the application site. Oral representations in support of the application were also received at the meeting.  Supplementary information and photographs had been received from the applicant and circulated to Members.

The Chief Planner’s representative advised Members that consideration of a tree preservation order was a separate matter but in the meantime a condition to retain the Cedar tree could be imposed.

Councillor Michael welcomed an application for a tree preservation order.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Chief Planner with a further condition to read:-

“6.  The existing trees alongside the rear boundary with No.67 Rowan Walk shall be retained unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Any trees removed or which die through lopping, topping or pruning shall be replaced in the next planting season with trees of such size and species as may be agreed with the Authority

REASON: In order to comply with Policy BE1 of the Unitary Development Plan and in the interest of visual amenity and the amenities of adjacent properties.”