Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Chief Planning Officer recommending that the above application for the erection of a two storey extension to one side, a part two storey/part single storey extension to the opposite side, a two storey extension to the rear, single storey extensions to the front and rear of the dwellinghouse, a roof terrace and partial conversion of the existing garages  be granted subject to the conditions and for the reasons stated or referred to in the report.

Prior to consideration of the application, the Committee received a petition behalf of objectors against the proposed development and a response by the applicant’s agent.

Councillor Roscoe, as Ward Councillor, made representations on behalf of objectors against the proposed development.

Arising from the discussion Members expressed concern at the size and of the proposed extension and the remodelling of the entire property and felt that this constituted a rebuilding rather than an extension. Reference to Planning Policy HC4(1)b was made and it was felt that the size, scale and materials of development were not in keeping with the original dwelling.

RESOLVED:

That the recommendation be not approved and the application be refused for the reason that the development would not be in keeping with the original dwelling and the surrounding area and as such would be contrary to Policy HC4(1)b.