Issue - meetings

The report before Members detailed an application that sought planning permission for the erection of three chalet bungalows.  The application was a resubmission of an application (P1611.14) which was approved at the Committee on 16 July 2015. The current application sought to address the significant level changes on site which were not accurately shown on the previous submission.

The application raised considerations in relation to the impact on the character of the surrounding area, the impact on the residential amenity of the future occupants and of neighbouring residents and the suitability of the proposed parking and access arrangements.

In accordance with the public speaking arrangements the Committee was addressed by an objector with a response from the applicant’s agent.

The objector commented that the proposal was now a three storey development as there was a change in the land level which would make the building overbearing and intrusive. In concluding the Committee was requested to refuse the application as this was an overdevelopment on the site.

The applicant’s agent commented that the ridge line of the proposed building was in line with the nearest property. The Committee was also informed that the building had been constructed slightly lower than what was outlined in the drawings and was of the opinion that these factors be taken in to consideration.

During the general debate Members discussed at what stage were officers made aware of the issue with the change in land level.

The Committee deliberated on the relationship of the building on the character of the surrounding area and the impact of the ground level changes on development including the privacy of the neighbouring properties.

A motion for the refusal of the application was put forward but there was no seconder to the motion.

The Committee considered the report and RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to prior completion of legal agreement as set out in the report.

The vote for the resolution to grant planning permission subject to prior completion of legal agreement was carried by 9 votes to 2 against.

Councillors Whitney and Nunn voted against the resolution to grant planning permission.