Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDATION: Approval subject to conditions

WARD: Town

NOTED

1.     The introduction by the Planning Decisions Manager, highlighting the key issues for Members’ consideration. The principle of the development on this back land site, its impact on the character of the surrounding area and the amenities of adjoining residents, and the suitability of access arrangements. There was an existing dwelling (No.43) already within the back garden development served by the existing point of access.

2.     The site included some former garden land to the rear of No.45 Gordon Hill together with land that was formerly garage courts. The garage court was demolished to make way for a new detached dwelling to the rear, which was No.43 Gordon Hill.

3.     Policy DMD 7 seeks to protect and enhance the contribution gardens make to the character of the Borough. However, garden land development can be acceptable subject to certain criteria being met. These were set out in paragraph 6.1.1 of the report.

4.     A correction to the report – the heading at 6.4 refers to a Street tree. There was no street tree affected by the proposed development and should be deleted.

5.     One additional objection received raising the following concerns:

6.     The deputation of Jane Marren, neighbouring resident.

7.     Mr Graham Fisher (Agent) did not wish to speak in response.

8.     Members’ discussion and questions responded to by officers.

9.     The officers’ recommendation was approved by the majority of the Committee: 7 votes for and 4 votes against.

AGREED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.