Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing single storey workshop building and erection of a pair of three-storey plus basement semi-detached houses (comprising 1 x 4 bed house and 1 x 3 bedroom house) with provision of rear garden space.

7.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda.

7.2  David Warrilow and Clive Rush spoke in objection to the scheme, their comments are summarised as follows:

§  Pleased to see that revisions had been made to the original application, including the removal of the parking.

§  Do not object to the warehouse being developed, they just had a couple of objections.

§  There was still some overlooking into the bedroom window of the neighbouring property.

§  The amount of sunlight had been reduced due to the height of the proposed building.

§  They want the party wall to remain in situ.

§  Issue over the right of entry to the private road which had been previously given to number 70 but not 70A.  This would need to be resolved.

7.3  The applicant spoke in support of the scheme, her comments are summarised as follows:

§  Assured the Committee that she was in possession of all the deeds regarding the right of entry issue.

§  Seven revisions had been made to the original plans, including the inclusion of the party wall.

§  Complex site and done their best to build the development to a very high standard.

§  The height of the proposed development was in line with the neighbouring properties.

7.4  The Chair wished to clarify the issue of overlooking into the objector’s property and the Planning Officer believed that the development would not have a negative impact on the property.

7.5  Reference was made to the party wall and the applicant confirmed that the party wall would remain as a structured wall.  The Planning Officer added that condition 7 of the recommendation referred to the retention of the party wall.

Unanimously RESOLVED that:-

1.  SCBN1 –Commencement within three years

The development hereby permitted must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with 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.

2.  SCB0 – Development only in accordance with submitted 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.

3.  SCM2 - Materials to be approved

Full details, including samples, of the materials to be used on the external surfaces of the building, including glazing, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority, in writing, before any work commences on site. The development shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the details thus  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7