Application Number: 19/P2611      Ward: Village

Officer recommendation: GRANT Planning Permission subject to conditions and S106 Agreement.

RESOLVED that Planning Permission for Application 19/P2611 be GRANTED subject to conditions and S106 Agreement.

Proposal: Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of three-storey residential block with lower ground level, creating 4 x 3 bed flats and involving the removal of 2 x trees and alterations to existing access.

The Committee noted the report and presentation of the planning officer and the information contained in the supplementary agenda.

One resident had registered to speak in objection and addressed the Committee at the invitation of the Chair, making the following points:

·         The application had been invalidated due to incorrect certificates being submitted stating a different owner.

·         Objections had been received in relation to conservation, size of development, overshadowing, parking, and tree removal.

The applicant addressed the Committee and advised that the application had been reduced in size following discussions with officers.  It was not felt that the proposal would impact on the light of properties opposite and the correct notices had been served.  It was requested that the proposal be granted the same number of parking permits as the current development as the developer was not aware of any current issues with parking.

The Development Control Team Leader (North) responded to the points raised as follows:

·         New signed certificates had been received and were on the planning file and officers were satisfied with those.

·         The tree officer had recommended conditions to address concerns over tree removal.

·         As the proposal would result in a net increase in 3 bed units and in light of comments received relating to parking, officers had consulted the Parking Manager who had advised that there was pressure on parking in the area.  Therefore officers felt that the proposed car free development was reasonable.

Members made the following comments:

·         The proposal was excellent and should be supported and would provide needed housing.

·         There will still be space between neighbouring properties and the design fit well in the area.

The Chair moved to a vote and it was

RESOLVED that Planning Permission for Application 19/P2611 be GRANTED subject to conditions and S106 Agreement.