Issue - meetings

Proposal Description: Erection of 4No. new dwellings with car parking along with use of existing access onto Anmore Road.

The application was introduced. Members were referred to the update sheet which provided additional information regarding several matters including the following.

1. A revised Site Section Plan had been provided.
2. The additional site plan mentioned above had been included within the approved plans condition (condition 2):

Proposed Site Section Plan 26 REV B

3. Correspondence from neighbouring residents had been received and sent to members.
4. Condition 14 had been amended and was set out in full within the update sheet.
5. For clarity, the Permitted Development Rights removed under condition 14 are:

A – enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwellinghouse

AA- enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of additional storeys

B – additions etc to the roof of a dwellinghouse

C – other alterations to the roof of a dwellinghouse

D – porches

E – buildings etc incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse

F – hard surfaces incidental to the enjoyment of a dwellinghouse

G – chimneys, flues, etc on a dwellinghouse

In addition, the reason for condition 14 had been amended as follows:

Reason: To ensure that the development is proportionate to the site in order to protect the amenities of the neighbouring properties and wider locality and to maintain a good quality environment in accordance with DM15 and DM16.

6. Condition 15 was clarified and set out in full within the update sheet.

It was noted that the majority of the committee had visited the application site on 11 December 2024 to enable members to observe the site in context and to gain a better appreciation of the proposals.

During public participation, Brian Simpson and Timothy Beazley spoke in objection to the application, Philip Dudley spoke in support of the application and Councillor Martin Clay on behalf of Denmead Parish Council spoke in objection to the application and answered members' questions.

The committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application and received advice from the Legal Officer concerning the weight to be given to the opinions of statutory consultees, specifically Southern Water, during planning decisions and the requirements should the committee choose to deviate from the statutory consultee's recommendation.

RESOLVED

The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasonsand subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report and the update sheet.