Issue - meetings

Erection of a 4 storey building to provide 8 flats (7 x 2 bed, 1 x 3 bed).  Internal alterations including the relocation of existing sheltered housing lounge and landscaping.

k.1    The Planning Officer introduced the report as set out in the report. 

k.2    Vic Scarpa, spoke in objection to the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  Daughter lives at number 14, one of properties most affected.

§  Unacceptable development – out of keeping and character with the surrounding area.

§  Adverse affect on the privacy of number 14, the proposed conservatory would only be 3m away from the back garden and 6m away from the bedroom window.

§  Noise generated by the communal conservatory.

§  Issue of overlooking – balconies extend out 2m from the property, less than 3m from the nearest windows.

§  Loss of sunlight to neighbouring properties.

§  Request that the application be deferred to allow the height to be reduced and for a creation of a gap between the new development and the existing terraced houses.

k.3  The applicants responded to the concerns raised, their comments are summarised as follows:

§  Aware of the previous objections made by the resident of number 14.  Amendments have been made in response to these, including the reduction of the height to bring it in line with the existing property.

§  The new proposal was the same height as Parton Lodge and lower than the existing lift/stair tower.

§  The conservatory would only be used by elderly residents, which would reduce the amount of noise generated.

k.4    The Chair raised concerns about the balconies being located 3m away from the nearest windows and it was explained that it was only an issue on the first floor of the property.

k.5    Councillor Smith raised a serious concern regarding the design of the development as it felt it was an eye sore.

k.6    Councillor Webb was also unsure about the colour scheme used on the proposed development.

Councillor Smith voted against the recommendation.

RESOLVED that:

  1.  SCB0 – Development in accordance with plans

  The development hereby permitted shall only be carried out and completed strictly in accordance with the submitted plans hereby approved and any subsequent approval of details.

  REASON: To ensure that the development hereby permitted is carried out in full accordance with the plans hereby approved.

  2.  SCB1 – Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than three years after the date of this permission.

REASON: In order to comply with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended.

3.  SCM6 – Materials to be approved (entire site)

  Details, including samples, of materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, boundary walls and ground surfaces shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site. The development  ...  view the full minutes text for item 22