Application no. 21/P0943

Ward: Colliers Wood

Recommendation: Grant planning permission subject to conditions and Section 106 obligations

RESOLVED that the application no 21/P0943 be REFUSED. The reason for the refusal will be set out in the minutes.

Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1 x 2 2 bed two storey detached dwelling house.

The Committee noted the report and the plans presented by the Development Control Team Leader (South).

In the ensuing debate, Members’ raised a number of concerns, including height of the building, the development was out of character with the street scene.  Members also raised concerns with regards to the scheme being tight on the site and did not have adequate garden space

The Chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation to grant the application, however, on being put to vote the motion was lost.

Having considered all the information before it, the Committee was minded to refuse the application, on the grounds of the design, layout and siting and its impact on the streetscene, being contrary to the relevant planning policies.

RESOLVED that the application no 21/P0943 be REFUSED, on the grounds of the design and layout of the proposal.