Agenda item

PERMISSION

Description of application – Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement with single storey rear extension. (RETROSPECTIVE)

The Principal Planner - Major Developments reported that the application to develop the rear of the site with three new dwellings had now been validated.

Oral representation from visiting Ward Member Councillor Alexa Michael were also received at the meeting. Councillor Michael said she was aware that the extension was contained at the back of the property and was located on the footprint of the conservatory; however neighbours were concerned about the removal of trees and hedges which would impact on their residential amenity. It was noted that by the time the retrospective application had been received, most of the mature trees and shrubs had been felled. Councillor Michael highlighted that the Council was doing as much as it could to plant more trees – if Members were minded to allow this application, it was suggested that provision to replant trees and soft landscaping could be included in the conditions to lessen the impact.

In response to a question, the Principal Planner - Major Developments advised that the LBB Tree Officer had not objected to the application on arboricultural grounds. It was confirmed that no trees or hedges were to be removed as part of this application – this had been stated by the applicant on the application form.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE GRANTED as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the Assistant Director, Planning with the addition of a further condition to read:-

N Non-standard condition: Removal of PD rights;

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no development permitted by Class A, AA, B, C, and D of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Order shall be carried out.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the character of the area and residential amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.