Decision details

Item 10:  (AMENDED PLANS) New dwelling

Bramble Cottage, 4 Dean Lane, Winchester

Case number: 18/01697/FUL

During public participation, Elizabeth McDowell spoke in objection to the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

During public participation, Councillor Learney spoke on this item as a Ward Member.

A summary of the points raised by Councillor Learney is set out below:

-       Policy WT1 – the application was prominent in its location and out of context with the local setting.

-       The form of the building stood out and the City of Winchester Trust had commented that the design failed to fit in as it did not respond positively to the environment in terms of its design and scale.

-       Policy DM17 - The effect on light and living areas (of the neighbouring property) due to its close proximity and adverse impact through over shadowing and its overbearing nature.  It was designed to reduce the impact on 4 Dean Lane.

-       Access – It was opposite Teg Down Mead and visibility was poor, which was contrary to policy DM18 on safe movement.

-       Policy DM15 – the accumulative detrimental impact on Dean Lane.   As recognised in the St Barnabas Neighbourhood Design Statement.

At the conclusion of debate, the Committee agreed that the application be refused in accordance with policy DM16 in that the design and siting were not compatible with the local area and policy DM17 due to the adverse impact on No. 2 Dean Lane in terms of its siting in relation to the neighbouring property.