Issue - meetings

Recommendation: Conditional approval

Proposal:Householder application for the proposed erection of a two storey side extension

Applicant: Mr Andy Jordan

The Committee received and reviewed a report about this application, set out in agenda pages 135 to 160.

The Committee were advised that the Members’ Update included:

·           Updated description of development;

·           Updated Informative 1;

·           Additional table added at the end of paragraph 11.

Simon Weeks stated that this item had been listed by a Member, however the second and third reasons for listing were not planning considerations.

Chris Bowring stated that the applicant was trying to overcome the previous reasons for refusal, primarily that the previous proposals had the appearance of a separate dwelling. Chris added that the new proposals had addressed this issue, and the neighbour comments did not relate to the previous reasons for refusal.

Carl Doran queried why the large increase to the existing property was considered acceptable. Natalie Jarman, Case Officer, stated that the proposals were set back within the property boundary and there was no longer a barn element to the application. Natalie added that the proposals were not considered to be an inappropriate increase in footprint of the original dwelling.

Andrew Mickleburgh queried whether a SAMM payment was required for this application. Natalie Jarman stated that it was conditioned that the proposals were not to be used as a separate unit, however the proposals were still CIL liable.

Gary Cowan queried whether the issue of the unit not being let or sub-let could be made subject to legal agreement. Mary Severin, Borough Solicitor, stated that a legal agreement would be unreasonable and would not help matters as there would still be no enforcement after four years.

RESOLVED That application number 192756 be approved, subject to Conditions and Informatives as set out in agenda pages 136 to 139, and updated Informative 1 as set out in the Members’ Update.