Agenda item - BH2016/02957 - First Floor Flat, 84 New Church Road, Hove - Full Planning

Conversion of semi-detached residential rear garage into study with toilet/shower room and replacement of garage door with glazed doors. (Retrospective)

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Conversion of semi-detached residential rear garage into study with toilet/shower room and replacement of garage door with glazed doors.(Retrospective).

1)               The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to photographs, plans, and elevational drawings. The application sought permission for external alterations in the form of the replacement of the garage doors with folding doors. The garage would be converted into a study, with occasional business use for counselling sessions. The application was recommended for approval for the reasons set out in the report.

2)               In response to Councillor Moonan it was explained that a change of use for full business use would require permission; however, the application was considered no different than home owners using their properties to work from home.

3)               In response to Councillor Morris it was confirmed that conditioning the business use was considered unreasonable and unenforceable.

4)               The Chair then put the application to the vote and the Officer recommendation was carried unanimously.

121.12 RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation, and resolves to GRANT permission for the reasons set out in the report.