Agenda item

CONTEST APPEAL

Description of application – The demolition of the existing attached garage and outbuildings, the construction of a two storey side extension and a part one part two storey rear extension and roof extensions with roof lights to side elevations & juliet balcony to rear. Narrow single storey side extension.

Comments from Ward Member, Councillor Mary Cooke, in favour of the appeal being contested had been received and circulated to Members.

Councillor Simon Fawthrop agreed with Councillor Cooke’s written comments and moved that the appeal be contested.  Councillor Neil Reddin seconded the motion.

The Chairman’s view was that whilst the application had been reduced it was an insufficient reduction.

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED to CONTEST THE APPEAL AGAINST NON-DETERMINATION of this planning application on the following ground:-

1.  The proposed development by reason of its rearward depth, bulky rear roof extension, general scale and footprint and its relationship to the existing and adjacent dwellings in this prominent location would not be compatible with the existing pattern of development of the surrounding area in terms of the rear building lines and would also result in a dominant and overbearing form of development, harmful to the character of the area and neighbouring residential amenities by way of a loss of outlook, increased sense of enclosure and overshadowing contrary to Policies 6, 37 and 44 of the Local Plan, Supplementary Planning Guidance No 2, and Policy 7.4, 7.6 and 7.8 of the London Plan.

The vote was 8:0 to contest the appeal.