Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application – Single storey rear extension (RETROSPECTIVE).

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received.  Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Vanessa Allen,  in support of the application were received at the meeting.

It was reported that on page 25, of the Assistant Director (Planning and Building Control) report, paragraph 6.4.2 was amended to read:

“The neighbouring objections are noted. The neighbour has provided a sunlight report claiming that compared to the approved 3m-high extension, the proposal would result in the centre of the rear sitting room window receiving no sunlight for 6 months in autumn and winter, failing to meet the minimum requirement set out in BS 8206-2. The Building Research Establishment (BRE) guidance states that when assessing the potential loss of sunlight/ daylight impact, there are three measures of diffuse daylight (vertical sky component; average daylight factor; and, no-sky line), and one measure of sunlight.  In this case, the neighbours only provide the sunlight assessment for the living room windows.  The objectors’ submission on sunlight impact has been acknowledged.  However, sunlight and daylight impacts should be assessed together, rather than in isolation.   It is considered that this sunlight assessment is insufficient to outweigh the officer’s recommendation”.  

It was also reported that additional comments had been received. 

Members having considered the report, objection and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION be GRANTED as recommended, subject to the condition set out in the report of the Assistant Director, (Planning and Building Control).