Issue - meetings

Item 8: Rear two storey extension to property

Holly Tree Cottage, Park Road Winchester. 

Case number: 20/01901/HOU

During public participation, Sean McPike spoke in objection to the application and Tom Oldroyd (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.

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

In summary, Councillor Hiscock stated that he was speaking on behalf of a number of local residents who had misgivings about how the proposed application would impact on their lives with particular reference to how the application had come forward and concerns regarding their loss of privacy.

Councillor Hiscock also referred to the strong concerns expressed in relation to the proposed balcony which he stated would be built in an area where balconies were not common place. This was seen as a first floor platform which he considered would result in overlooking into the gardens of neighbouring properties. In addition, reference was made to the potential for light spillage from the first floor balcony at night. 

In conclusion, Councillor Hiscock sought clarification surrounding the proposal for a garden room which was not shown within the plans and the cumulative effect of all the developments on site.

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, subject to an additional condition 5 to read that, no external lighting be installed to the first floor balcony area without submitting details to the Local Planning Authority for approval regarding the type of lighting, illuminent etc. Development to be undertaken in accordance with these approved details.