Agenda item - BH2018/00341-295 Dyke Road, Hove - Outline Planning Application

Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of 1no single dwelling (C3).

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Hove Park

              Outline application with some matters reserved for the erection of 1no single dwelling (C3).

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

Officer Presentation

(2)          The Principal Planning Officer, Stewart Glassar, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to photographs, site plans and indicative drawings, including the location of the proposed access way in relation to the existing building. The existing frontage had been re-aligned in order to protect mature trees which provided screening which also respected neighbouring dwellings. The proposed development would be located on the site of the existing swimming pool at a distance from the existing dwelling and had been sited on this large plot such that it was considered that it would not harm neighbouring amenity. The Committee were being asked to agree the principle of the development and access arrangements with all other matters reserved.

(3)          The proposed driveway would result in a more intensive use of an area of the site which was currently underutilised as it would provide the only vehicle and pedestrian access to the proposed new dwelling. However, for one additional house it was not considered such to warrant refusal of the application. The proposed access arrangements were therefore considered acceptable and approval of outline planning permission was therefore recommended.

              Questions of Officers

(4)          In answer to questions by Councillor Littman it was confirmed that there were a number of similar back-land developments in the vicinity of the, if permission was given for this development it was not considered that it would set a precedent.

(5)          Councillor Hyde enquired regarding the properties nearby which had been re-developed and which had similar access arrangements. It was confirmed that that nos 285, 287 and 289 had received similar treatment.

(6)          Councillor Bennett enquired regarding the height, layout and scale of the proposed development. It was explained however, that as the Committee were being asked to agree the principle of development and access arrangement in granting outline permission the precise form of development remained to be determined. It was confirmed in answer to further questions by Councillor Bennett that a bungalow could be built on the site dependant on any subsequently submitted plans. Details were also requested to show the precise location of developments built in the rear gardens of other properties nearby. Councillor Bennett stated that she was concerned that a string of similar developments had been erected to the rear of existing properties in that location which was altering on the character of the area and the neighbouring street scene.

(7)          Councillor Cattell stated that having attended the site visit she was concerned that the proposed development would be permanently in shade, given that the existing swimming pool was located in a sheltered part of the site and was surrounded by trees. It was explained that final details of landscaping of the site were a reserved matter and would need to be agreed.

              Debate and Decision Making Process

(8)          A vote was taken and on a vote of 8 to 1 with 1 abstention, the 10 Members present at the meeting voted that outline planning permission be granted.

57.3       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.