Agenda item

SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

WALCOTE PLACE, HIGH STREET, WINCHESTER.

CASE NUMBER: 19/01205/HOU.

A copy of each planning application decision is available to view on the Council’s website under the respective planning application.

The Committee agreed to receive the Update Sheet as an addendum to Report PDC1142.

At its meeting held on 15 August 2019, the Planning Committee agreed that the above application be deferred for determination at the Committee’s next meeting in order to allow for a site visit to view the proposed application in the context of its setting and the relationship with the neighbouring properties and to assess the potential impact of light spillage.  Only those Members who had been present at the Committee on 15 August 2019 would be able to take part in the determination.

Public participation had taken place at the aforementioned meeting of the Committee where Geraldine Rothman and Rebecca Rothman spoke in objection to the application and answered Members’ questions thereon.  Ward Member Councillor Hiscock had also spoken on this item at the previous meeting.

Therefore, on Tuesday 10 September the Committee had visited the application site where Members had viewed the proposed application in the context of its setting and the relationship with the neighbouring properties and had assessed the potential impact of light spillage.

The Service Lead: Built Environment presented the application to re-familiarise Members with the proposal and stated that the application had been taken to the Planning Committee for determination with a recommendation to grant permission.

The Service Lead: Built Environment stated that had been no further material changes to the application since the meeting on 15 August 2019 and that as requested at the previous Committee meeting, an assessment of the impact of light had been undertaken and was submitted on 5 September 2019.  The additional information provided consisted of light spill diagrams (reference: AP083) and associated statement and this information was explained to the Committee.  In addition, a verbal update was provided that a letter had been received concerning the ownership details of the application property.  This letter had been considered and it had been determined that the application was valid and a decision could be made.

At the conclusion of debate, the Committee agreed to grant planning permission for the reasons set out in the resolution below.

RESOLVED:

                        That in respect of Walcote Place, High Street, Winchester the application be approved subject to the following condition(s):

Conditions:

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

2. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be those as detailed in Materials Schedule provided by CFW Architects on 31 May 2019.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory visual relationship between the new development and its surroundings.

3. The development hereby approved shall be constructed in accordance with the following plans:

Site and Location Plan (Drawing Number: AP005 Revision A) Received: 04.06.2019

Block Plan (Drawing Number: AP080 Revision E) Received: 31.05.2019

Proposed Plans and Elevations (Drawing Number: AP080 Revision E) Received: 31.05.2019

Proposed Details (Drawing Number: AD505) Received: 31.05.2019

Reason: In the interests of proper planning and for the avoidance of doubt.

Informatives:

01. In accordance with paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (July 2018), Winchester City Council (WCC) take a positive and proactive approach to development proposals, working with applicants and agents to achieve the best solution. To this end WCC:

- offer a pre-application advice service and,

- update applicants/agents of any issues that may arise in the processing of their application, where possible suggesting alternative solutions. In this instance a site meeting was carried out with the agent following an on site pre application advice meeting and written advice.

02. The Local Planning Authority has taken account of the following development plan policies and proposals:

The Local Plan Part 1 (2013) DS1, CP13, CP20

The Local Plan Part 2 (2017): DM15, DM16, DM17, DM27, DM28, DM29

National Planning Policy Framework

High Quality Spaces (2015) Supplementary Planning Guidance

03. This permission is granted for the following reasons:

The development is in accordance with the Policies and Proposals of the Development Plan set out above, and other material considerations do not have sufficient weight to justify a refusal of the application. In accordance with Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, planning permission should therefore be granted.

04. All building works including demolition, construction and machinery or plant operation should only be carried out between the hours of 0800 and 1800 hrs Monday to Friday and 0800 and 1300 hrs Saturday and at no time on Sundays or recognised public holidays. Where allegations of noise from such works are substantiated by the Environmental Protection Team, a Notice limiting the hours of operation under The Control of Pollution Act 1974 may be served.

05. Please be respectful to your neighbours and the environment when carrying out your development. Ensure that the site is well organised, clean and tidy and that facilities, stored materials, vehicles and plant are located to minimise disruption. Please consider the impact on your neighbours by informing them of the works and minimising air, light and noise pollution and minimising the impact of deliveries, parking and working on public or private roads. Any damage to these areas should be remediated as soon as is practically possible.

For further advice, please refer to the Construction Code of Practice

http://www.ccscheme.org.uk/index.php/ccs-ltd/what-is-the-ccs/code-of-consideratepractice

06. Please be advised that Building Regulations may be required for this development.

Please contact WCC Building Control Department for more information (T: 01962 848176, E: buildingcontrol@winchester.gov.uk)

07. The applicant should note that this permission does not give any property rights to building on or encroach over or under the adjoining property. The applicant may be required to serve notice under the Party Wall etc Act 1996.

Chair