Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  Comments from Ward Member, Councillor Kira Gabbert in objection to the application had been received and circulated to Members.

Councillor Fawthrop referred to pages 165 and 166 of the Chief Planner’s report with regard to Conditions 12 and 14 attached to the original permission (03/03957/OUT) that had been put in place to prevent an overdevelopment of the site and he objected to the application.  Councillor Michael Turner agreed with Councillor Fawthrop and also objected to the application.

Members expressed concern over the further enlargement of the dwelling over and above the size stated in the original outline permission. Members resolved to refuse this application contrary to the chief planner’s recommendation on the grounds that the proposed windows in the extension would result in significantly harmful overlooking to the neighbouring property.

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

1.  The development would fail to respect the privacy amenity of occupiers of neighbouring buildings by reason of overlooking contrary to Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.