Agenda item - BH2018/00099, 45 The Droveway, Hove - Householder Consent

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey side extension, with Juliet balcony and 2no front rooflights. Roof alterations incorporating 3no rooflights, alterations to fenestration. Creation of hardstanding and vehicle crossover.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Hove Park

              Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey side extension, with Juliet balcony and 2no front rooflights. Roof alterations incorporating 3 no. rooflights, alterations to fenestration.

              Officer Presentation

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Gareth Giles, introduced the proposed scheme and gave a presentation by reference to plans, photographs, elevational drawings and floor plans.

(2)          It was noted that the previous application had been refused on design grounds, by reason of its overall height, scale and bulk in conjunction with a flat roof design which it had been considered would result in an unsympathetic, incongruous and bulky addition which related poorly to the host building. The proposed extension as now submitted would measure the same height and depth as the previous scheme but would however have a dummy pitched roof with a cat slide roof to the north elevation which had reduced the overall visual bulk of the extension. Whilst the extension would be of a contemporary design and would have a squat appearance it would be subordinate to the main dwelling house and it was considered that it had overcome the previous reasons for refusal and that refusal was not warranted on design grounds. The extension would also be set back from the Droveway Streetscene and would be highly screened by the existing mature vegetation along the boundary of the site adjacent to the Droveway and approval was therefore recommended.

              Questions for Officers

(3)          Councillor Morris sought clarification regarding the design and extent of the proposed roof slope and in respect of the potential for overlooking of the neighbouring dwelling.

(4)          In response to further questions it was explained that although sizeable the proposed extension would remain subordinate to the main dwelling and as such was considered acceptable.

              Debate and Decision Making Process

(5)          Councillor Hyde stated that she considered that the proposed form of development was acceptable and would not result in an unacceptable degree of overlooking to neighbouring properties.

(6)          A vote was taken and on a vote of 11 with 1 abstention planning permission was granted.

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