Agenda item - BH2016/06262 - 9 Sunnydale Avenue, Brighton - Full Planning

Demolition of existing bungalow (C3) and erection of 2no four bedroom residential dwellings (C3) with vehicle crossover.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Patcham

Demolition of existing bungalow (C3) and erection of 2no four bedroom residential dwellings (C3) with vehicle crossover.

1)               It was noted that the application had been the subject of a site visit prior to the meeting.

Officer Introduction

2)               The Principal Planning Officer, Stewart Glassar, introduced the application and gave a presentation with reference to plans, photographs and elevational drawings. The proposal was to demolish the existing bungalow and construct 2 two storey dwellings. It was noted that there was a two storey extension on the neighbouring property. The dwelling would be brick and render appearance and the current street scene was of mixed appearance.

Questions for Officers

3)               In response to Councillor Hyde the Officer noted that there was a proposed black, steel flue on the roof.

4)               In response to Councillor Morris the Development and Transport Assessment Manager explained that condition 5 would secure the footway improvements.

Debate and Decision Making Process

5)               Councillor Hyde noted that it was a good use of the site.

6)               The Chair proposed to remove condition 14 from the permission.

7)               RESOLVED – That the Committee agreed to remove condition 14 from the planning permission, with 9 votes for and 2 abstentions.

8)               A vote was taken by the 11 Members present and the Officer recommendation that the Committee grant planning permission was carried unanimously.

150.7      RESOLVED – That the Committee resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in section 1.

Note: Councillor Mac Cafferty was not present for the consideration and vote.