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Conversion of a single dwelling house to create 4 self-contained flats (comprising 1 x 4 bed flat and 3 x 2 bed flats) together with external alterations including installation of new double doors onto the rear roof terrace at mezzanine floor level and rooflights to ground floor extension and creation of new front door steps.

Post-Submission Revisions: Slight amendments to the submitted drawings were received on 7 November 2008.  These drawings illustrate minor alterations to the proposed front elevation and proposed floor plans which amended internal floor levels (the addition of 3 internal steps).

(Councillor Sharer arrived during the discussion of this item and so did not take part in the vote).

5.1  The Planning Officer introduced the report, as set out in the agenda.  He referred to the addendum which detailed the amended plans and also advised the Sub-Committee that the drawing numbers shown on page 65 of the agenda should be replaced with the following amended drawing numbers:

§  191eve/1/01 Rev B

§  191eve/1/02 Rev A

§  191eve/2/01 Rev C

§  191eve/2/02 Rev B

§  191eve/2/03 Rev A

5.2  Bob Wilson spoke in objection to the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  16 residents had signed a petition objecting to the scheme.

§  Referred to page 70 of the agenda, as he was still not satisfied with the responses given to their representations.

§  The plans were still not accurate.

§  Believe that the applicant will still use the roof space for a balcony.

§  There was originally a garage in the basement, which is now replaced with 4 windows, which is out of keeping with the character of the surrounding properties with the majority having 3 windows.

§  The existing long extension to the rear of the property had been erected without planning permission and caused a problem with overlooking, due to it being used as a roof terrace.

§  Issue of stacking, as the kitchen was in between a bedroom above and below. 

§  Impaired mobility, as a result of additional stairs being added, due to the ground floor being raised.  The property originally had level access.

5.3  Jay Patel spoke in support of the scheme, his comments are summarised as follows:

§  The resident at 193 Evering Road is not in objection to the scheme and feels that the materials proposed are in keeping with neighbouring properties.  The only objection made was that they believed there should be one less bedroom on the ground floor.

§  The only inaccuracies in the drawings related to the bay window which had now been rectified.

§  The single storey rear extension and roof terrace have been in situ for over 10 years, therefore the works are within permitted development.  The roof terrace had also been reduced in order to reduce the amount of overlooking to the neighbouring property.

§  It is not possible to make the property fully accessible on ground floor, due to the difference in ground level between the front and back of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5