Agenda item

Granted planning permission as recommended subject to revision to condition 6 to require provision for 6 bins.

PROPOSAL:

Demolition of existingconservatory,erection of a twostoreyside and singlestoreyrear extension,newroof lights (1 front,1 rearand 1side), reductioninsize ofthefirstfloorfront elevationwindowsandconversion of dwelling houseinto2 self-contained duplex flats(2x 3bed) with associated provisions for binstores,car parking,amenityspace andlandscaping

RECOMMENDATION:

Grant planning permission subject to conditions as set out in the draft Decision Notice

Stephen Weeks (Head of Planning) outlined the scheme and referenced the supplementary report circulated prior to the meeting. He drew members’ attention to paragraphs 11 and 13 of the main report that addressed concerns raised at the site visit on bins and car parking respectively.

In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Code of Practice, Councillor Shahzad declared that he had been approached by residents.  Councillor Shahzad stated that consultation on the scheme took place whilst most residents were away on holiday and as such did not have an opportunity to comment on it.  He therefore urged members to defer the application until residents’ concerns including consultation  had been addressed.

Stephen Weeks responded that adequate consultation was carried out and went on to clarify that Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 2 (SPG2) required that occupiers of neighbouring properties and, where the scheme involved four or more flats, ward councillors were to be consulted.  This view was echoed by the Council’s legal adviser.

GaetenoMaddalena (applicant) informed members that the application, which would not result in overlooking complied with the Council’s requirements including parking and waste management.  

In response to the Chair’s request on waste management, the Head of Planning recommended an amendment to condition6 to require the applicant to provide six bins.  This was agreed by the Committee

DECISION:

Granted planning permission as recommended subject to revision to condition 6 to require provision for 6 bins.

Note:  Councillor Colacicco having declared an interest at the start of the meeting left the meeting room during consideration of this application.