Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
[NOTE 1: Councillor T Spenser left the Chamber for the duration of the item.]
[NOTE 2: In accordance with the procedure for public speaking at Planning Committee, Ms Helen Wyss attended the meeting and spoke in objection to the application.]
The Committee considered an application for the demolition of existing dwelling and detached garage and erection of two semi-detached two-storey dwellings with associated landscaping and refuse and cycle storage.
Some Members wanted reassurance regarding the off-street parking and also that the windows facing the neighbouring properties would be obscured. The Planning Officer advised the Committee that the parking provision for the application exceeded the minimum standards. The Planning Officer also confirmed that the side windows would be obscure glazed and with restricted opening.
Following a question about the loss of daylight in the kitchen, the Planning Officer explained that some rooms did not hold the same level of protection for access to light. On assessment, it was considered that the kitchen at number 16 was used solely for the cooking of food, and not for dining, given the layout. The definition of habitable room in this instance was any rooms used or intended to be used for sleeping or living which were not solely used for cooking purposes. Taking this all into account the Planning Officer considered the development to be acceptable in terms of its relationship with the neighbouring property and would not have a significant impact.
A member of the Committee questioned what would happen if the resident at number 16 changed the layout of their property and the kitchen became a habitable room. The Planning Officer advised that the Committee that they could only consider the application as it was in front of them and could not consider any future layout changes to the property.
In accordance with the Standing Order set out in the Constitution, the Chairman deemed that a division should be taken on the recommendation to approve the application. The votes for and against approval of the application were recorded as follows.
In favour: Cllrs G Cosnahan, A Javaid, R Leach, L Lyons (Chairman), C Martin and M Sullivan.
TOTAL: 6
Against: None
TOTAL: 0
Present but not voting: Cllr D Jordan.
TOTAL: 1
The application was therefore approved.
RESOLVED
That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions and Section 106 Legal Agreement.
Wards Affected: Hoe Valley;
Publication date: 23/08/2024
Date of decision: 16/07/2024
Decided at meeting: 16/07/2024 - Planning Committee
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