Application no. 20/P2368

Ward: Village

Recommendation: Grant Planning Permission subject to conditions 

RESOLVED that the application number 20/P2368 be GRANTED Planning Permission subject to conditions.

Proposal: Erection of replacement dwelling with accommodation in roof and basement following demolition of existing dwelling.

The Committee noted the report and the plans presented by Development Control Team Leader (North). The Committee also noted the modifications sheet contained in the supplementary agenda.

Two objectors had registered to speak in relation to the proposed scheme, and at the request of the Chair, had raised a number of points, including:

·         concerns that there was no final basement proposals from a structural engineer. If the Committee was minded to grant planning permission, it was recommended to impose a condition in order to address the concerns;

·         the remit of motion in house structural engineer was limited to implications for the highway;

·         there were new segments identified that and an additional condition requiring the applicant to submit an updated Basement Impact Assessment was recommended,

·         loss of  outlook to architectural side windows facing the proposed and sensitive closure enclosure from the basement of the kitchen;

·         concerns of the size of the space between the houses;

·         potential loss of privacy.

The Committee was informed that the applicant or agent were not present at the meeting.

With regards to the basement accommodation, the Development Control Team Leader (North) informed the Committee that a revised Drainage Strategy and Basement Impact Assessment had been submitted by the applicant and subsequently approved by the Council’s Flood Risk Officer.

In response to a member’s question, the Development Control Team Leader (North) stated that installation of air conditioning required separate planning permission should it be installed at first floor on the dwelling house. It was further clarified that a condition for first floor windows and above in the side elevations had been included in order to restrict overlooking.

The Chair moved to the vote on the officer’s recommendation and it was

RESOLVED that the application number 20/P2368 be GRANTED Planning Permission subject to conditions.