Agenda item - BH2015/03872 - 1 Farmway Close, Hove - Full Planning

Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side extension.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

              Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side extension.

(1)             The Principal Planning Officer, Jonathan Puplett gave a presentation by reference to plans, elevational drawings and photographs. The site was situated in a residential cul-de-sac which was characterised by semi-detached dwellings with hipped roofs and side garage extensions. To the side elevation, the application site had an existing angled flat roofed garage extension adjoined to the host property by a parapet wall façade and rendered exterior. The garage currently adjoined the neighbouring garage at no 2 Farmway Close. Additionally, the site had a loft conversion in the form of a hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and front roof lights.

(2)          The main considerations in determining the application related to the design and appearance of the development, the impact of the development on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties and parking provision. It was considered that the development was of an acceptable design and would not be detrimental to the host property or the street scene. There would be no adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers, adequate parking would be provided and approval was therefore recommended.

              Questions for Officers and Debate and Decision Making Process

(3)          Councillor Baradell referred to an additional letter of representation which had been received referring to the stability of the garage structure. In response to her questions it was clarified that this matter would be subject to a Party Wall Agreement, which would need to be in place prior to commencement of the work but fell outside the remit of the planning regime.

(4)          Councillor Wares enquired regarding the net gain/loss in floor area between the existing garage and the proposed extension. It was confirmed that there would be an overall gain of 2.5sqm. No further issues were raised and the Committee then proceeded to the vote.

(5)          A vote was taken and Members voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

166.3    RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agreed 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.