Agenda item - BH2013/00491 - Westview, Cornwall Gardens, Brighton - Householder Planning PermissionExtensions and alterations to existing chalet bungalow to form a two storey house.

Extensions and alterations to the existing chalet bungalow to form a two storey house.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

(1)       It was noted that consideration of this application had been deferred by the Committee at its meeting on 5 June 2013. The report had been updated to include further submissions from the applicant, comments from the Heritage Team and an additional representation.

(2)       The Area Planning Manager, Mrs Hurley gave a presentation by reference to site plans photographs of neighbouring properties, including Cinderford to the north and Brunswick, immediately opposite, in the context of the proposed development as amended. Following the Committees’ decision to defer the application, further discussions had taken place between officers, the applicants and their agent and amendments had been submitted. The revised scheme differed in two primary respects, the design of the first floor front windows by introducing traditional proportions and the palette of materials for the building which had been rationalised, with the timber cladding removed. The proposed scheme was now considered to have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the recipient property and the wider Preston Park Conservation Area, as well as the amenity of neighbouring residents; approval was therefore recommended subject to the Conditions and Informatives set out in the report.

            Questions for Officers, Debate and Decision Making Process

(3)       Councillor Cox sought confirmation that the although originally recommended for refusal, as a result of the amendments made to the scheme, the grounds for refusal had now been overcome and in consequence it was recommended that planning permission be granted. It was confirmed that was the case.

(4)       A vote was taken and Members voted unanimously that planning permission be granted as set out below.

43.8    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.