Agenda item - BH2013/01447 - Essex Place, Montague Street, Brighton - Full Planning Permission-Removal of brick balconies and enclosure with UPVC double glazed windows. Replacement of existing windows with UPVC double glazed windows to North and East elevations. Installation of insulated render cladding, new rising gas mains pipe work and associated external alterations.

Removal of brick balconies and enclosure with UPVC double glazed windows.  Replacement of existing windows with UPVC double glazed windows to North and East elevations.  Installation of insulated render cladding, new rising gas mains pipe work and associated external alterations.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

(1)       It was noted that this application had been deferred in order for a site visit to take place prior to the meeting and for sample floor plans (subsequently received) to be submitted for clarification.

(2)       It was considered that the proposed development would not detract from the surrounding area, neither was the proposal considered to impact significantly on the residential amenity, approval was therefore recommended.

Debate and Decision Making Process

(3)       Councillor Bowden stated that he was aware that the tenants had differing views about the proposals, some supported them and some did not. Councillor Wells indicated that he did not feel able to support them and would be voting against.

(4)       A vote was taken and of the 11 Members present when the vote was taken planning permission was granted on a vote of 10 to 1.

43.3         RESOLVED - That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in section 11 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 of the report.

Note: Councillor Shanks was not present when the vote was taken in respect of the above application.