Agenda item

Public Participation

Mr Nick Sturman spoke in support of the application.

Cllr Mel Allsop (Lydiard Millicent PC) spoke in objection to the application.

Officers from the Development Management Area Team introduced the report which recommended that the Committee approve planning permission subject to conditions, for the development of a side (eastern) and rear (southern) elevation extensions as well as raising the existing bungalow roof to accommodate space at first floor level.

Key considerations identified included the principle of development, impact on character and appearance and neighbouring amenities.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions to the officer.

It was clarified that parking arrangements would not change.

It was also clarified that obscure glazing was already conditioned in the planning officer’s report and recommendation.

Members of the public then had the opportunity to present their views to the committee as detailed above.

A debate followed where councillors considered that the application was to make moderate improvements that contained a smaller increase in height compared to a previously rejected application. It was also noted that other houses in the area were much larger and arguably more inappropriate that the improvements suggested in the application.

During debate a motion to approve the application was moved by Cllr Tom Rounds and seconded by Cllr Martin Smith.

Resolved

That planning permission be GRANTED 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:

Y-23—123-1 A Proposed Side and Rear Extensions and New Roof Over to Accommodate Rooms in the Roof.

Y23-123-4 A Proposed Site Plan

Both received 05/04/24

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 hereby permitted shall match be as stated on the approved plans, application form and submitted documentation.

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

4. The window in the rear (southern) elevation at first floor level serving the primary bedroom and

the shall be glazed with obscure glass only prior to the first occupation of the development hereby

permitted and shall be permanently maintained in perpetuity.

REASON: In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

5. The roof light in the western roof pitch serving the secondary bedroom shall be glazed with obscure glass only and fixed with a ventilation stay restricting the opening of the window prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted and shall be permanently maintained in perpetuity.

REASON: In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

Informatives: (4)

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. The applicant should note that the grant of planning permission does not include any separate permission which may be needed to erect a structure in the vicinity of a public sewer. Such permission should be sought direct from Thames Water Utilities Ltd / Wessex Water Services Ltd. Buildings are not normally allowed within 3.0 metres of a Public Sewer although this may vary depending on the size, depth, strategic importance, available access and the ground conditions appertaining to the sewer in question.