Application Number: 19/P2127                  Ward: Graveney

Officer Recommendation: Grant Planning Permission subject to Section 106 Obligation and Conditions

PAC Resolved that Application 19/P2127 is: Granted Planning Permission subject to Conditions and S106 Agreement

Proposal: Change of use of site from former scaffold yard to residential use, and erection of a residential block providing 5 self-contained units

The Committee noted the officer’s report and presentation and additional information in the Supplementary Agenda – Modifications.

The Committee received a verbal representation from an Objector to the application and from the Applicant’s architect and Agent.

The Objector made points including:

·         This application will be very close to the boundary with my property and will be an invasion of privacy, bedrooms will be overlooked, there will be a loss of daylight and sunlight.

·         The development is very dense and does not have enough garden space. It does not fit with the local character.

The Applicant’s architect and Agent made points including:

·         The design has been inspired by Victorian architecture, taking cues from the nearby shopping parade, and using the correct materials

·         The comments of DRP were taken on board, the first scheme was too dense and inwards looking

·         We have considered the representations of neighbours. The Design is policy compliant and construction will be controlled by condition.

Members asked officers if the CPZ could include the future residents of this scheme. The Transport Planning Officer replied that as the CPZ is about to be introduced in this area, the residents of this scheme will not able to have permits. This is a sustainable location despite having a ptal rating of 2, and it is policy to discourage car use.

Members commented that it was harsh to not allow permits for this scheme. and a motion was proposed and seconded to allow all units one parking permit. Members voted to grant planning permission and then voted to allow one parking permit per unit.

RESOLVED

The Committee voted to GRANT planning permission subject to Section 106 Obligation and Conditions.

The Committee voted that the development should not be permit free and that residents should be allowed 1 permit per household

NOTE: after the meeting it was confirmed that it was not in the power of the Committee to give  parking permits in this area given that the CPZ is already confirmed.