Decision details

The report before Members proposed the demolition of an existing garage and construction of new dwelling adjoining the existing with private amenity space, off street car parking and a new double garage.

Members noted that the application had been called-in by Councillor Osman Dervish as he believed that the dwelling being proposed would be in keeping with other homes in the area and provide decent family housing which was much needed in the borough. Furthermore, its impact on the streetscene deserved closer scrutiny given other schemes locally.

With its agreement Councillor Osman Dervish addressed the Committee.

Councillor Dervish commented that the proposal would provide additional housing for the family of the existing occupier. Councillor Dervish also commented that the proposal was not detrimental to the streetscene and would provide good amenity space for the future occupier. Councillor Dervish concluded by commenting that the proposal was of a similar nature to previously agreed schemes in the area and would also provide additional funding for school places as part of the legal agreement.

During a brief debate Members sought and received clarification of the proposed room sizes and the future layout of neighbouring properties in relation to the proposal site.

The report recommended that planning permission be refused however following a motion to approve the granting of planning permission which was carried by 7 votes to 3 with 1 abstention it was RESOLVED to delegate to the Assistant Director of Regulatory Services to grant planning permission contrary to recommendation and subject to prior completion of a legal agreement to secure an education places contribution plus the imposition of planning conditions.

The vote for the resolution to delegate the approval of planning permission was carried by 7 votes to 3 with 1 abstention.

Councillors Misir, Best, Kelly, Wallace, White, Nunn and Whitney voted for the resolution to delegate the granting of planning permission.

Councillors Hawthorn, Van den Hende and Martin voted against the resolution to delegate the granting of planning permission.

Councillor Williamson abstained from voting.