Agenda item

A site visit is to be arranged for this item.

Public Participation

Mr David Shearer spoke in objection to the application.

Mrs Jackie Shearer spoke in objection to the application.

Mr Alistair Heath spoke in objection to the application.

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

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. Questions were asked about the blockage of natural light, the direction the property was facing and the listing of extensions to the property. The retention of a brick extension was also raised.

An item of late correspondence was circulated at the meeting.

The Local Member, Cllr John Smale, spoke in objection to the application. Cllr Smale discussed the scale of the extension in relation to the neighbouring properties. The grade II listing of the cottages in a conservation area was also raised. Cllr Smale stated that it was unfortunate that the applicant did not discuss the application with their neighbours to find an appropriate solution to their planning issues.

The Chairman stated that the site visit showed an aesthetically pleasing row of Victorian cottages, of which there was only a few left in the county. The grade II listing of this property was discussed and the impact the proposed extension would have on the property’s character. The height of the extension was discussed by Members. The potential loss of light in the neighbouring property was raised. The scale and dominance of the potential extension was debated by Members. The planning history of the site was discussed to provide context to the application. The pitch of the roof was also raised. Members who had been on the site visit to the property highlighted the potential loss of light in the neighbouring kitchen at 23/24 Cholderton.. The shape of the proposed extension was also discussed. 

Resolved:

To refuse planning permission for the following reasons: