Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application – Roof alterations to include side dormers and partial hip to existing flank gable roof to provide habitable rooms within the roof, single storey side infill extension and elevational and internal alterations

Emails dated 1 and 7July 2020 received from an objector had been received and circulated to Members together with an officer response which showed that most concerns had been addressed.

It was reported that on page 27, of the Assistant Director, (Planning and Building Control) report paragraph 7.3.4 should be amended to read, “With regards to No.7 the proposed dormer on this flank would feature an

obscure glazed window facing this neighbour and subject to a condition to

ensure it remains obscure glazed it would not provide result in a loss of

privacy. The proposed front facing window in the proposed dormer would not

provide any significant opportunities for overlooking.”

Members having considered the report and objections, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Assistant Director, (Planning and Building Control) with an amendment to Condition 4 to read:-

“4. Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied the proposed window(s) in the north and south flank dormers windows and the first floor flank gable window shall be obscure glazed to a minimum of Pilkington privacy Level 3 and shall be non-opening unless the parts of the window which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed and the window (s) shall subsequently be permanently retained in accordance as such.

REASON: In the interests of the amenities of nearby residential properties and to accord with Policies 6 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.”