Agenda item

Member of the public Bryan Larkin spoke against the application. Cllr Vernon Montgomery from Lydiard Millicent Parish Council spoke against the application.

The Team Leader introduced the application for part-retrospective permission for detached annex to rear, front porch and storm water harvesting system to main property and erection of potting/bike shed to the front of the property. A presentation was delivered, including photographs of existing site and proposed plans. It was explained that permissions had already been granted for the site and that the amended proposed plans, had not changed in terms of depth, height and width. The Officer explained that the proposed plans, were not considered to present any significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, nor impact the neighbouring amenities. It was also confirmed that there was no significant overlooking and that the sight was well screened and so not visually prominent in the locality. The Officer’s recommendation was for approval, subject to conditions.

Members were invited to ask technical questions and it was confirmed that, there was no precedent in planning law, the site was not in a conservation area and so the potting shed at the front of the property was not comparable to other applications, which had been refused.

Members of the public spoke as detailed as above.

In the debate that followed, concerns were raised as to the accumulative applications for this development and its partially retrospective nature. Cllr Tony Trotman proposed the Officer’s recommendation, seconded by Cllr Peter Hutton. This was passed by the majority.

Resolved:

To GRANT planning permission, 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:

Proposed south elevation Rev E

The plan showing the existing and proposed rear elevation of the host dwelling

The plan showing the proposed north elevation of the host dwelling and annex, roof plan and potting shed

The plan showing the proposed roof plan of the host dwelling and annex and the proposed north elevation of the annex and host dwelling

The location plan Rev E

The plan showing the proposed potting/bike shed front and side elevation

The plan showing the existing and proposed south elevation

The plan showing the existing and proposed front elevation of the host dwelling

Received by the Local Planning Authority on 26th May 2017

The plan showing the proposed west elevation of the annex

The plan showing the proposed floor plan of the annex

The plan showing the proposed east elevation of the annex

The plan showing the proposed south elevation of the annex

The plan showing the proposed north elevation of the annex

Received by the Local Planning Authority on 2nd June 2017.

The plan showing the existing and proposed floor plan of the host dwelling

Received by the Local Planning Authority on 27th June 2017.

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

3) 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.

REASON: to protect neighbour amenity

4) The accommodation hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the main dwelling, known as 3 Church Place and it shall remain within the same planning unit as the main dwelling.

REASON: The additional accommodation is sited in a position where the Local Planning Authority, having regard to the reasonable standards of residential amenity, access, and planning policies pertaining to the area, would not permit a wholly separate dwelling.

5) 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.

6) 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.

7) INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT:

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.

8) INFORMATIVE TO APPLICANT:

The Council recommends that the applicant notes and implements the

recommendations of the UK Constructors Group Good Neighbour Site Guide during the construction of the development hereby approved.