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Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, ground and first floor side extension and internal alterations.

Description

Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, ground and first floor side extension and internal alterations.

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Officer.

The Committee was addressed by Ward Councillor, Julie Morris, who spoke in objection to the Application. The Committee also heard from an objector, and a supporter to the Application, as well as the Applicant.

The following points were raised by the Committee:

a)            Presence of bats: Members noted concerns regarding the presence of bats around the location of the proposed development. It was noted that there had not been substantial evidence of bats being present, but that as a protected species work would not be undertaken to harm their habitat should they be found to be living at the site.

b)            Access: Members noted concerns regarding access to the proposed development in terms of both access into the property and traffic management along the road. It was noted that a Traffic Management Plan may be enforced by Environmental Health should it be deemed appropriate.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved with 8 Members voting for, 3 Members voting against, 1 Member abstaining and the Chairman not voting that:

The Application be APPROVED subject to the following:

Condition(s):

(1)          The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

(2)          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Drawing No 04 Rev D – Proposed Plans

Drawing No 05 Rev D – Proposed Elevations

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved plans to comply with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007).

(3)          Prior to the occupation of development hereby approved, details and samples of the external materials to be used for the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: To secure a satisfactory appearance in the interests of the visual amenities and character of the locality in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM9 and DM10 of the Development Management Policies 2015.

(4)          Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting this Order) no windows or other openings (other than those hereby approved) shall be formed in the side walls of the extensions hereby approved without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the occupiers of the adjoining residential properties in accordance with Policy DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments including House Extensions) of the LDF Development Management Policies Document Adopted October 2015.

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Proposed ground and first floor rear extension, ground and first floor side extension and internal alterations.

Due to time constraints, the Committee could not discuss this Item. It has been deferred to be discussed at a future meeting.