Decision details
34 Oxenpark Avenue, Wembley HA9 9SZ (Ref. 09/2014)
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
09/2014 |
Demolition of garage and erection of single- and two-storey side and rear extension to dwellinghouse with new rear terrace, two rooflights, associated parking and front landscaping alterations AS AMENDED BY REVISED PLANS RECEIVED 30/09/09.
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OFFICER RECOMMENDATION: Grant planning permission subject to conditions.
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The Head of Area Planning Steve Weeks informed members that a separate application for a certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed outbuilding with internal layout of 4 rooms had been received. He added that Officers were considering the size of the internal floor area of the proposed outbuilding in relation to the size of the original dwellinghouse and whether the proposed fixtures and fittings would be "incidental" to the use of the main building. He drew members’ attention to textual errors in the main report as set out in the tabled supplementary.
Mrs Laura Levy an objector raised concerns on the following grounds;
The proposed development which would be out of character within the area would constitute an overdevelopment of the site.
The proposal would result in an unreasonable amount of shade, causing loss of light to adjoining residents.
The extended property could result in overcrowding and noise nuisance in the vicinity.
The proposal would aggravate the car parking situation in the area.
Mr Budzar the applicant’s architect started by saying that the proposal which complied with Council policies and guidelines with the ground floor set back to preserve the character of the area and the first floor also set back 1metre from the boundary in accordance with Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 5 (SPG5). He continued that matching materials would be used and that the windows would be obscure glazed to prevent loss of privacy. In response to members’ enquiries, Mr Budzar confirmed that the extended property would be maintained as a single family dwelling unit, although he could not confirm that the applicant lived at the property.
In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor van Colle, a ward member stated that he had not been approached. Councillor van Colle submitted that the proposal would not only constitute an overdevelopment of the site, but also would also alter the character of the road. He therefore requested members to refuse the application.
Members noted that the extended property would remain a single family dwelling unit and were minded to make that an additional condition if the application was granted planning approval.
In response to comments and some of the issues raised, the Head of Area Planning advised that whilst the enlarged property would result in a 7 bedroom dwelling unit all with en suite facilities, it was not a valid reason for refusing the application.
DECISION: Planning permission granted subject to conditions as amended with an additional condition to ensure use of the property as a single family dwelling.
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Wards Affected: Barnhill;
Publication date: 13/10/2009
Date of decision: 13/10/2009
Decided at meeting: 13/10/2009 - Planning Committee
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