Decisions

Description

This application sought approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension (following demolition of the existing conservatory), a hip to gable end front and rear roof extension with the installation of 3 no. eastern and 3 no. western facing dormers and a rear facing Juliet balcony.

Additional Information

The Planning Development Manager gave the following updates:

The Council had received one additional letter of objection, most of the concerns raised are covered in the report.  The only additional issues related to Building Regulations (which are not a planning matter) and raising objections because of the way the owners and their builders have dealt with the whole planning process.

Public Speaking

In accordance with the Council’s procedure for speaking at meetings, Peter Bell spoke against the proposed development raising the following key points:

• Loss of privacy to kitchen, patio, conservatory and garden of adjoining dwellings associated with the Juliette balcony

In accordance with the Council’s procedure for speaking at meetings, Councillor Spoor spoke as Ward Councillor against the proposed development and raised the following key points:

·         Impact on street scene

·         Out of character with the area

·         Badly designed

Debate

During the debate the following key issues were raised:

• Reasonable development
• Will intrude into the adjoin dwelling
• The proposal could be deferred to get the Juliet balcony set in and the length of the extension to be reduced
• Query over whether the development has commenced

Decision

The recommendation to approve was agreed.