Decision details

Item 8:  Redevelopment of the site following the demolition of existing dwelling house at 29 Downside Road and the erection of 3no. dwellings with associated landscaping and parking. (RESUBMISSION)

Hazelwood, 29 Downside Road, Winchester, SO22 5LT

Case number: 18/02454/FUL

The Head of Development Management referred Members to the Update Sheet which set out: that following amendments to the proposed landscaping in response to earlier comments by the Landscape Officer, it was advised on 8 January 2019 that the Landscape Officer had no further comments; and comments received from objector (Tim Spencer) as set out in full within the Update Sheet.

During public participation, Tim Spencer spoke in objection to the application and Jim Beaven spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

During public participation, Councillor Learney spoke on this item as Ward Member.  In summary, Councillor Learney raised the following points:

-       Familiar with the issues following the subsequent two refused applications at the site:

-       Does not address the previous reasons for refusal and fails to meet DM15 (local distinctiveness) and CP14;

-       Layout of proposal could be changed going forward to create further bedrooms and the application was therefore contrary to DM2;

-       Internal layout larger and not of a high quality design;

-       Safety and access issues with nowhere for vulnerable road users to go and the road insufficient for the properties that currently use it;

-       Considered that the proposal diminished all aspects for residents at No. 33 Downside Road; and

-       If minded to approve, urged the Committee to ensure the property would be kept to a smaller dwelling by removing Permitted Development Rights to comply with policy CP2 and the addition of a boundary treatment plan in consultation with the residents of No. 33 Downside Road to ensure their privacy needs are met.

At the conclusion of debate, the Committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report and the Update Sheet, subject to the removal of Permitted Development Rights for the 3no. dwellings proposed.