Agenda item - BH2013/02492 - Land at rear of 107, 109 & 111 Cowley Drive, Woodingdean, Brighton - Full Planning

Erection of two storey, 2no. bedroom detached chalet bungalow with access from Pinfold Close.

RECOMMENDATION – MINDED TO GRANT

Erection of two storey, 2no. bedroom detached chalet bungalow with access from Pinfold Close.

(1)                   The Area Planning Manager, Nicola Hurley, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to photographs, plans and elevations drawings. The site was formed from back gardens and slopped to the north; it was currently fenced off and overgrown. An application on the site had been refused in 2011, and dismissed at appeal for a 2 bedroom property of contemporary design; the reasons for refusal related to the design; the footprint and the impact. Permission was sought for the creation of a two bed chalet bungalow. The main considerations related to the principle of the development; the subdivisions of the plot and sustainable transport. The scale and plot coverage was comparable to the previous scheme, but the Inspector had noted that both of these aspects were acceptable – this decision carried significant weight. In terms of design the chalet style was considered appropriate, and the relationship to the neighbouring properties was acceptable. The application was recommended for approval subject to the reasons set out in the report.

Questions for Officers Debate and Decision Making Process

(2)                   In response to Councillor Duncan it was explained that the observations made by the ecologist; could be applied to the application if the Committee saw fit to do so.

(3)                   In response to Councillor Simson it was explained that the roof form was the same – in terms of the side profiles – as with the previous application, and this was considered acceptable in terms of the amenity.

(4)                   A vote was taken and the Officer recommendation that the application be granted was approved on a vote of 8 in favour with 3 against.

117.13  RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration the recommendation and agrees with the reason for the recommendation set out in section 11 and resolved to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.

              Note: Councillor Randall was not present during the consideration and vote on this application.