Agenda item - BH2015/01781 - 27 Hill Brow, Hove - Removal or Variation of Condition

Application for variation of condition 3 of application BH2012/03379 (Erection of first floor extension to create a two storey house (Revisions to BH2010/01488)) to permit alterations including balcony to south elevation, alterations to window frames, installation of rooflights on side and rear elevations, and installation of slate roof tiles (amended plans).

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Application for variation of condition 3 of application BH2012/03379 (Erection of first floor extension to create a two storey house (Revisions to BH2010/01488)) to permit alterations including balcony to south elevation, alterations to window frames, installation of rooflights on side and rear elevations, and installation of slate roof tiles (amended plans).

(1)             The Planning Manager (Major Applications) introduced the report and gave a presentation by reference to plans, photos and elevational drawings. The site was on the northern side of the road and was on higher ground than the southern side. The application was for minor amendments to an approved scheme; this was largely to achieve additional accommodation within the roof space. The changes on each elevational were highlighted and these included a Juliet balcony to the south; additional roof lights; and changes to some of the fenestration configuration. Where the new windows faced out onto a neighbouring property there was a condition that these be obscurely glazed which was consistent with the original applications. The application was recommended for approval for the reasons set out in the report.

Question for Officers, Debate and Decision Making Process

(2)             It was confirmed for Councillor Hamilton that the application was only before the Committee as the applicant was a councillor.

(3)             In response to Councillor Barradell the location of the garage was confirmed.

(4)             Councillor C. Theobald noted there were few single storey properties left in the street.

(5)             A vote was taken and the Officer recommendation that permission was granted was carried unanimously.

70.4       RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in section 11 of the report and the policies and guidance in section 7 and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives in section 11, and the amended condition below:

              Amended Condition

Amend condition 4: No development above first floor slab level of any part of the development hereby permitted shall take place until samples of the roof slates, and further information of the balcony railings and windows have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

              Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to comply with policies QD1 & QD14 of the Brighton & Hove Local Plan.

              Note: Councillor Bennett withdrew from the consideration of this application as out at minute item 65 (B).