Agenda item - BH2015-03252 24 Hill Brow Hove

Enlargement of existing rear patio with glass balustrading, increased ridge height, rear dormers, front rooflights and alterations to fenestration.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Hove Park

            Enlargement of existing rear patio with glass balustrading, increased ridge height, rear dormers, front rooflights and alterations to fenestration.

(1)          The Planning Manager, Major Applications, Paul Vidler, gave a presentation by reference to photographs of the existing house including those taken from the rear to showing the relationship with neighbouring adjoining dwellings. The current scheme represented amendments to the extant approved scheme and the differences between the two were illustrated by elevational drawings and floor plans.

(2)          The proposed development was considered to be appropriately designed and detailed in relation to the existing house and its surroundings, and was not considered detrimental to visual amenity or the character and appearance of the locality, or that it would have a significant adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers. Approval was therefore recommended.

            Questions for Officers

(3)          Councillor Inkpin-Leissner enquired regarding the location of the proposed balconies. It was explained that these had already received approval as part of the earlier application and remained unchanged. It was clarified that there the neighbouring properties at the rear were located at a considerable distance from the rear of the application site.

(4)          Councillor Miller sought clarification that a balcony was also proposed to the front of the property and it was proposed that there was.

(5)          Councillor Barradell asked to view the first floor plans in relation to the proposed scheme.

(6)          Members then moved directly to the vote. A vote was taken and Members voted unanimously that planning permission be granted in line with the recommendations set out in the officer report.

178.7    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 set out in section 11.