Issue - meetings

The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear and side extension.

Description

Erection of single storey rear and side extension

Decision

The Committee noted a presentation from the Planning Development Officer, in which he informed the Committee of a typing error in the Planning application number detailed in the report. This was corrected to 21/01208/FLH. This item had been referred to the Committee as the applicant was an Epsom and Ewell Borough Councillor.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved that:

The Application be APPROVED subject to the below following conditions.

CONDITIONS:

(1)          The development hereby permitted shall begin 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:

PJ131/10/003 Ground Floor Plan as Proposed (Received 06/08/2021)

PJ131/10/004 Roof Plan as Proposed (Received 06/08/2021)

PJ131/10/005 Front and Rear Elevation as Proposed (Received 06/08/2021)

PJ131/10/006 Side Elevation as Proposed (Received 06/08/2021)

PJ131/10/007 Block Plan, Site Location Plan (Received 06/08/2021)

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

(3)          The materials and finishes of the external walls and roof of the development hereby permitted shall match in colour and texture those of the existing building, or such other materials shall have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and shall thereafter be retained as such.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance on completion of the development in accordance with Policy CS5 (The Built Environment) of the LDF Core Strategy (2007) and Policies DM9 (Townscape Character and Local Distinctiveness) and DM10 (Design Requirements for New Developments (including House Extensions)) of the LDF Development Management Policies Document (2015).

(4)          The roof of the single storey rear and side extension hereby permitted shall not be converted or used as a balcony or sitting out area, and no access shall be gained except for maintenance purposes.

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

INFORMATIVE(S)

(1)          In dealing with the application the Council has implemented the requirement in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive way. We have made available detailed advice in the form or our statutory policies in the Core Strategy, Supplementary Planning Documents, Planning Briefs and other informal written guidance, as well as offering a full pre-application advice service, in order to ensure that the applicant has been given every opportunity to submit an application which is likely to be considered favourably.

(2)          Your attention is drawn to the need to comply with the relevant provisions of the Building Regulations, the Building Acts and other related legislation.  These cover such works as  - the demolition of existing buildings, the erection of a new building or structure, the extension or alteration  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11