Decision details

Proposal Description: Item 6: Erection of 2 New Dwellings each with integral garage, on land to rear Beechwood, including minor modifications to existing access onto Worthy Road, together with parking, landscaping and associated works

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the Update Sheet which set out in full an update to Condition 2 to change the landscaping on the boundary with Holly House from pleached lime to pleached photinia red robin and a revision to Condition 2. In addition, the removal of the word ‘and ‘ from Condition 4 and a change of wording to Condition 5 was also set out in full.

During public participation, David Whitmarsh spoke in objection to the application and Lynne Evans (agent) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

Councillor Becker spoke as a Ward Member and answered Members’ questions thereon.

In summary, Councillor Becker stated that she was speaking on behalf of neighbouring properties in objection to the application and raised the following points:

·       Neighbours did not oppose to development of the site but were against the design of the dwellings, with the primary concern relating to the height of the proposed houses and the roofline which they considered to be out of keeping with existing properties.

·       Neighbours considered that the difference in the rooflines was even more stark with the rising slope that the proposed dwellings would be built on.

·       The was a concern that the houses would overlook the living areas of 4 Abbey Hill Close.

·       In conclusion, Councillor Becker suggested that the committee carry out a site visit to understand the complex topography of the site and how the proposed dwellings would impact on surrounding properties and urged the committee to refuse the application in its current form.

The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.

RESOLVED:

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.