Agenda item - BH2016/02080 - 77 Dyke Road Avenue, Hove - Full Planning

Erection of 2no five bedroom dwelling with 2no single storey detached garages.

RECOMMENDATION – APPROVE

Ward Affected: Hove Park

Erection of 2no five bedroom dwelling with 2no single storey detached garages.

Officer Presentation

1)               The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application and gave a presentation with reference to plans, photographs and elevational drawings. It was explained that there was a previously refused application, which was a delegated decision, for a similar application; however, it had now been reduced in height and bulk. It was considered that it would not harm the amenity of the neighbouring property as the majority of the rear garden was to be retained.

2)               A new access route was proposed to the two proposed dwellings and garages. There were some protected trees to be retained on site and there were concerns regarding the construction work near these; however, the arboriculturist had raised no objection and assured the access road could be implemented without the removal of the protected trees.

Questions for Officers

3)               In response to Councillor Wealls the Principal Planning Officer explained that the resident at 79 Dyke Road, Hove had objected to the application on the grounds of overlooking and the close proximity. It was added that the Officers deemed the distance from the proposed dwellings to 79 Dyke Road, Hove as sufficient.

4)               In response to Councillor Bennett it was clarified that condition 4 removed permitted development rights and the applicant would have to apply for further development.

Decision Making Process

5)               The Chair then put the application to the vote, and the Officer recommendation that the application be granted was carried by 9 votes in support and 1 refusal.

58.7       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.

              Note: Councillors Gilbey and Inkpin-Leissner were not present for the consideration and vote of this application.