Agenda item - BH2017/02745- 28 Braybon Avenue, Brighton-Householder Planning Consent

Erection of single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing detached garage at rear and erection of new garage to front. Erection of single storey studio in rear garden.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Patcham

Erection of single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing detached garage at rear and erection of new garage to front. Erection of single storey studio in rear garden.

Officer Presentation

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

(2)          The Principal Planning Officer, Colm McKee, gave a presentation by reference to photographs, elevational drawings and plans. It was noted that the application site related to a detached dwelling located to the south side of Braybon Avenue. The rear of the site backed onto Woodbourne Avenue and was situated on land which sloped steeply down to the north. There was an existing single storey garage located to the rear of the site with a subterranean garden room below which cut into the existing land slope. The existing structure faced onto Woodbourne Avenue and was set back from the boundary with a driveway.

(3)          A number of objections had been received regarding inconsistencies and a lack of clarity between the plans submitted and the existing arrangement at the application site. Amendments had been received throughout the course of the application addressing concerns. Following amendments which had been made the drawings now submitted were considered to accurately represent the existing application site and what was proposed. The drawings also clearly detailed that the proposed outbuilding would in fact be lower than the existing garage structure and approval was therefore recommended.

            Questions for Officers

(4)          Councillor C Theobald requested to see further photographs elevational and sectional drawings of the existing and proposed structures on site, including the existing rear extension, and the proposed studio. Councillor Theobald sought clarification regarding objectors to the scheme.

(5)          Councillor Morris sought clarification regarding the location of the access point.

(6)          Councillor Moonan referred to comments received from objectors regarding the accuracy of the submitted plans seeking confirmation that officers were satisfied that these were now accurate and it was confirmed that they were.

(7)          Councillor Gilbey sought clarification regarding the proposed siting of the new garage structure.

              Debate and Decision Making Process

(8)          Members then proceeded to the vote. A vote was taken and the 9 Members of the Committee who were present when the vote was taken voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

86.3       RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to grant planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives also set out in the report.

              Note: Councillors Bennett, Hill and Littman were not present at the meeting when the vote was taken.