Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing garage blocks and construction of a terrace of five two-storey, four-bedroom dwellings and additional rooms in roof space and eleven car parking spaces provided on former garage plot.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application was approved.

Demolition of existing garage blocks and construction of a terrace of five two-storey, four-bedroom dwellings with additional rooms in roof space and eleven car parking spaces provided on the former garage plot.

Officers introduced the proposal, which sought to replace the existing garage buildings with dwellings and adequate parking and access arrangements, and highlighted the addendum, which included an amendment to Condition 2.

A petitioner spoke in objection to the application and commented that the application looked good on paper but would result in a number of issues for the current residents, most notably regarding parking. It was noted that every residence around the green would lose car parking, as while the proposals would provide parking for the new homes, it would be at the expense of current residents. Members heard that the application was an overdevelopment in the area, and the homes were contrived to fit minimum standards.

The Committee commented that they understood size concerns, but the application was policy compliant. Responding to questioning, Officers confirmed that the triangle had parking stress, but there was parking available for residents in the wider neighbourhood and the area was designed to ensure drivers were aware pedestrians would be in the area, and there was a need to calm speed.

Members heard that part of the oriel windows were obscure glazed and angled away from neighbouring properties to prevent overlooking to adjoining properties.

The officer's recommendation was proposed and seconded, subject to delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to strengthen Condition 7 regarding obscure glazing. Upon being put to a vote, the officer's recommendation was agreed, with six votes in favour and one abstention.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved, subject to delegated authority to the Head of Planning and Enforcement to make alterations to Condition 7.