Agenda item - BH2017/02273 - 85 Rotherfield Crescent, Brighton - Full Planning

Erection of 1no three bedroom dwelling (C3) adjoining existing property including creation of new crossovers and associated alterations.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Patcham

Erection of 1no three bedroom dwelling (C3) adjoining existing property including creation of new crossovers and associated alterations.

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

Officer Presentation

2)               The Principal Planning Officer introduced the application and gave a presentation with reference to plans, photographs and elevational drawings and explained that there was a previously refused application that was dismissed at appeal for a semi-detached dwelling on the site. The Planning Inspector had noted that the position of the dwelling was acceptable but there was not enough proposed outside amenity space for the dwellings.

3)               The proposed single dwelling would replace the existing garages on site and the design was in keeping with the street scene. There were no concerns for overlooking the neighbouring properties as the concerned window would be obscurely glazed. It was noted that the rooms were above national space standards for a three bedroom dwelling.

Questions for Officers

4)               In response to Councillor C. Theobald the Principal Planning Officer noted that one parking space was proposed and the existing garages would be demolished. The patio size would be approximately 30m² and this could be turfed.

Debate and Decision Making Process

5)               Councillor C. Theobald explained that the patio area was too small and the proposed bedroom in the roof was not in keeping with the area.

6)               Councillor Gilbey noted that she welcomed the scheme as the area could accommodate an additional dwelling and it would be an additional family home for the city.

7)               The Chair then put the application to the vote, and the Officer recommendation that the application be granted was carried by 10 votes in support and 1 refusal.

73.6       RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation, and resolves to GRANT planningpermission subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.