10 28 Churchfields, Twyford, SO21 1NN (Case number: SDNP/20/01416/FUL) PDF 335 KB
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Item 12: Proposed detached replacement dwelling (Amended plans received 9/11/20)
28 Churchfields, Twyford
Case number: SDNP/20/01416/FUL
The Service Lead - Built Environment referred Members to the Update Sheet which set out the background of an earlier, dismissed appeal on the same site, including an extract of the appeal decision and a full copy of the appeal decision; clarification from the South Downs National Park Authority in respect of the settlement boundary; and one further letter of representation raising no new points.
During public participation, Rob Powter (applicant) spoke in support of the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.
During public participation, Councillor Cook spoke on this item as a Ward Member.
In summary, Councillor Cook stated that Twyford (including the South Downs National Park (SDNP)) was without a settlement boundary until the neighbourhood plan was adopted. Councillor Cook stated that the proposal was within a built up area of the village and considered that, although the roof height had been lowered and some of the bulk reduced, it was still contrary to policy due to its size and appearance. In addition, she considered that it did not reflect positively with the character and street scene of the area and would result in an unacceptable impact to residents of Churchfields and The Crescent. She believed it would set a precedent by allowing development with no garden amenity space and suggested that existing parking issues would be further exacerbated due to the number of bedrooms proposed.
In conclusion, Councillor Cook believed this to be an overbearing, excessive and cramped form of development and urged the committee to refuse the application.
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.