Issue - meetings

Conversion of dwelling house into two flats, including the conversion of garage to habitable space, erection of a single storey rear extension, rear dormer with front-facing roof lights, amendments to fenestrations and associated parking (amended description)

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the addendum and the conditions set out in the report.

Conversion of dwelling house into two flats, including the conversion of garage to habitable space, erection of a single storey rear extension, rear dormer with front-facing roof lights, amendments to fenestrations and associated parking (amended description).

Officers introduced the application and highlighted the information in the addendum. It was noted that a previous application at the same site had been refused. However, the current application had substantially reduced the size of the proposed development and was therefore recommended for approval.

A petition in objection to the application had been received but petitioners and applicants / agents were not in attendance.

Members sought further clarification regarding the amenity space and enquired whether it would be possible for the two flats to share the garden area rather than it being allocated solely for the use of the ground floor flat. It was confirmed that this would be challenging without reducing the size of the ground floor flat to facilitate access. The need to prioritise family-sized accommodation over amenity space was highlighted and it was noted that there was a large park nearby.

Members raised no further concerns. The officer’s recommendation was moved, seconded and, when put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the addendum and the conditions set out in the report.