Agenda item

Extension and renovation of 1950's chalet bungalow to form a family home (Resubmission of 18/08676/FUL)

Public Participation

Ben Diffey spoke in support of the application

Den Taylor poke in support of the application

 

The Senior Planning Officer, Georgina Wright presented the application which was for Extension and renovation of 1950's chalet bungalow to form a family home (Resubmission of 18/08676/FUL). The application was recommended for refusal.

 

The proposed design was similar to the 2 storey neighbour on one side, but would be significantly larger in plan form, out of proportion and rendered, not brick.

 

There were no consultee objections.

 

The Members had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the Officer, where it was clarified that the difference in ridge height between the proposed development and the neighbouring property on the left was 0.25m.

 

The Officer explained that the application had been called to Committee as it had originally started in March 2017 with a pre-app, since then, it had been changed 5 times. These changes had altered the scheme significantly however, not enough to recommend approval. She noted that the applicant required a large development, and felt it would be better for the current scheme to be considered by Committee and if not approved for a new scheme to be produced.

 

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

 

The main points raised included that the proposed development was not as large as some other properties along the road, with numbers 130 and 124 of similar styles.

 

The Division Member Cllr Hewitt then spoke in support of the application, noting that the former owner of the bungalow was an elderly single resident, and now the property did not meet the needs of the new owners who had a modern family.

 

The development would allow for a family home which would be of a far superior appearance to what was currently there. There were no objections from the Parish Council or anyone else, and parking is provided.

 

Cllr Hewitt then moved the motion of approval against Officer recommendation. This was seconded by Cllr John Smale.

 

A debate followed where they key issues raised included that the plot was narrow, however there were no objections from neighbouring properties.

 

The current bungalow was the only property which had not been developed.  The extensions would leave very little of the existing house though so it was considered to be a replacement dwelling rather than extensions. Next door had set the precedent.

 

The development was large, however the plot was adequate enough for it. This house will accommodate people in later life as it is accessible throughout.

 

The Committee then voted on the motion of approval.

 

Resolved

That application 18/11534/FUL be Approved with conditions:

 

1.     WA1     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.     WM13 Thedevelopmentherebypermittedshall becarriedout inaccordancewith the followingapproved plans:

 

        Application Form & Certificate

        Ref: OS Location Plan. Received – 29.11.2018

        Ref: B3087 01c – Proposed Floor Plans & Elevations.  Received – 29.11.2018

        Ref: B3087 03a – Site Plan.  Received – 29.11.2018

 

        REASON:For theavoidanceofdoubt and in theinterestsofproper planning.

 

3.     WB1     No development shall commence above slab level until the exact details and samples of the materials to be used for the external walls and roofs have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

 

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

 

4.     WM1    No development shall commence on site until details of the proposed ground floor slab levels have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved levels details.

 

REASON: The application contained insufficient information to enable this matter to be considered prior to granting planning permission and the matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, in the interests of visual amenity

 

5.     WC1     No development shall commence on site until a scheme of hard and soft landscaping has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the details of which shall include:

 

•         finished levels and contours;

•         site sections showing how the development will sit on the site/rising ground

•         means of enclosure;

•         car park layouts;

•         other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas;

•         all hard and soft surfacing materials;

 

REASON: The application contained insufficient information to enable this matter to be considered prior to granting planning permission and the matter is required to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority before development commences in order that the development is undertaken in an acceptable manner, to ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

6.     WC2     All soft landscaping comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the first occupation of the building(s) or the completion of the development whichever is the sooner; All shrubs, trees and hedge planting shall be maintained free from weeds and shall be protected from damage by vermin and stock. Any trees or plants which, within a period of five years, die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the local planning authority.  All hard landscaping shall also be carried out in accordance with the approved details prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme to be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.

 

REASON: To ensure a satisfactory landscaped setting for the development and the protection of existing important landscape features.

 

7.     WD20 No part of the development hereby approved shall be occupied until the parking area shown on the approved plans has been  consolidated,  surfaced  and  laid  out  in  accordance  with  the  approved details. This area shall be maintained and remain available for this use at all times thereafter.

 

REASON: To ensure that adequate provision is made for parking within the site in the interests of highway safety.

 

8.     WE 1  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England)Order 2015  (or any Order revoking or re- enacting or amending those Orders with or without modification), no development within Part 1, Classes A-E shall take place on the dwelling house hereby permitted or within their curtilage.

 

REASON:  In the interests of the amenity of the area and to enable the Local Planning Authority to consider individually whether planning permission should be granted for additions, extensions or enlargements.

 

9.     WE5     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re- enacting  or  amending  that  Order  with  or  without  modification),  no  window, dormer window or roof light, other than those shown on the approved plans, shall be inserted in the eastern or western elevations of the development hereby permitted.

 

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

10.   WE12 Before the development hereby permitted is first occupied the first floor windows in the eastern and western elevations (which are shown on Plan Ref B3087 01c to serve bathrooms/ensuites), shall be glazed with obscure glass only, to an obscurity level of no less than level 5 and the windows shall be maintained with obscure glazing in perpetuity.

 

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

11.   WE14 The flat roof area of the development hereby permitted shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar amenity area.

 

REASON:  In the interests of residential amenity and privacy.

 

12.   No construction or demolition work involved in the development hereby approved shall take place on Sundays or Bank/Public Holidays or outside the hours of 07:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Saturdays.

 

REASON: In the interests of amenity