Agenda item

DEFERRED

Description of application – Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with a two storey front/side extension and single storey side/rear extension and elevational alterations.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received.  Oral representations were received from visiting Ward Member Councillor Simon Fawthrop who urged Members to defer the application for revised plans to be submitted. A full copy of Councillor Fawthrop’s representations can be viewed as Annex B to these Minutes.

The Head of Development Management reported that further objections and photographs had been received and circulated to Members. In reference to the objections, the Committee were informed that the comments in paragraph 3.2 (page 86) of the report, were those of the applicant, not planning officers.

Paragraph 7.2.4 of the report was amended to read: ‘As mentioned, the current proposal would retain the overall form and proportions of the existing building; effectively elongating or extruding its current form and shape towards Towncourt Crescent, bringing the western side elevation parallel with the Towncourt Crescent frontage. Although the building has been enlarged the cumulative effect with the current proposal would not be excessive and it would not lead to an overdevelopment of the plot in relation to the remaining land within it. As mentioned, the dwelling lies closest to the northern boundary and

notwithstanding a modest single storey element measuring a minimum of 0.7m from the northern boundary (when scaled from the submitted block plan) the two-storey element, i.e. the main body of the extension, would continue the line of the existing two storey rear/north elevation and would not project closer to the northern boundary with No. 16, providing a minimum separation of 1.2m to the boundary. Although the extension would project closer to Towncourt Crescent it would not encroach upon or significantly diminish the sense of space between No. 150 and No. 16 and would not result in a cramped appearance or a terracing effect between the dwellings that might otherwise have a harmful effect on the character and appearance and spatial standards of the street scene in this part of the local area and the ASRC. The proposed design would complement the mock Tudor style and design of the existing property and the external materials could be managed by planning condition if planning permission is granted. The proposal would not lead to the direct loss of trees or other vegetation that is significantly important to the site or its setting within this part of the street and wider area.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the application be DEFERRED without prejudice to any future consideration, to seek amendments for a single storey extension only; on grounds of design and neighbour amenity.