Agenda item

A site visit for this application has been arranged for the day of the Committee meeting.

Public Participation

Mr Paul Whiteleg spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer presented his report to the Committee which recommended that permission be REFUSED subject to conditions.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. Cllr Green sought clarification over the materials to be used. The Planning Officer stated that the development would use brick.

An item of late correspondence was circulated at the meeting.

The Local Member, Cllr Ian Tomes, spoke in support of the application. Cllr Tomes stated that the property’s kitchen was not fit for purpose and that there had been no objections from neighbours, conversation officers or highways. Cllr Tomes raised a concern with the noise created during the construction work. It was heard that there had been an objection from the City Council in relation to the loss of parking but Cllr Tomes did not believe this to be relevant. It was explained that privacy was an issue but this was the nature of extensions in the city centre. Cllr Tomes stated that this extension would be similar to many Victorian properties in Salisbury and that should this application be rejected, a new proposal could be less suitable.

A debate followed in which Members discussed their concerns with loss of light for the neighbours but also how the development could improve the view of the back of the property. Members asked about the dimensions of the proposed extension and the potential for future changes to the property. The Planning Officer explained that any further changes would require a new planning application.

Resolved:

To grant planning permission for  the  following  reason:

The proposed extension, by reason of its size, siting and sensitive design, would not have a harmful impact on the amenities of nearby residential properties.  Equally, the extension, by reason of its sensitive design, would not have a detrimental impact on the Salisbury Conservation Area.

And subject to the following conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON:  To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Site Location Plan, received 27/06/2014

Site Block Plan, received 27/06/2014

Dwg. No. 0777/02/REV.H Proposed Plans / Elevations received on 27/06/2014

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development, including windows, hereby permitted shall match in material, colour and texture those used in the existing building.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

4. The external brickwork for the development hereby permitted shall be constructed to match that of the existing building in terms of its colour, texture, jointing and pointing.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

5. The roof tiles to be used in the development hereby permitted shall match those of the existing building in terms of their material, colour, texture, profile and pattern of laying.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (as amended) (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no window, dormer window or rooflight, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the elevations at first floor level or roof slopes of the development hereby permitted.

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

7. No construction or demolition work shall take place on Sundays or Public Holidays or outside the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays. This shall not apply to the internal fitting out of the development.

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity.

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: The applicant is requested to note that this permission does not affect any private property rights and therefore does not authorise the carrying out of any work on land outside their control. If such works are required it will be necessary for the applicant to obtain the landowners consent before such works commence.

If you intend carrying out works in the vicinity of the site boundary, you are also advised that it may be expedient to seek your own advice with regard to the requirements of the Party Wall Act 1996.

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: Any alterations to the approved plans, brought about by compliance with Building Regulations or any other reason must first be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before commencement of work.

INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT: The applicant is advised that a house in multiple occupancy used by more than six residents would fall outside Class C4 (Houses in Multiple Occupancy) of the Town and County Planning Use Classes (Amendment) (England) Order 2010 and would require planning permission for a change of use.