Agenda item - BH2018/00433 -28A Crescent Road, Brighton - Full Planning

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BH2018/00433 -28A Crescent Road, Brighton - Full Planning

Variation of condition 1 of application BH2016/00862 (Part demolition and conversion of existing commercial buildings and erection of two new buildings to provide 4no two bedroom houses (C3) with associated landscaping) to allow amendments to approved drawings.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: St Peter’s & North Laine

Minutes:

              Variation of condition 1 of application BH2016/00862 (Part demolition and conversion of existing commercial buildings and erection of two new buildings to provide 4no two bedroom houses (C3) with associated landscaping) to allow amendments to approved drawings

 

              Officer Presentation

 

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Jonathan Puplett, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to drawings, plans and elevational drawings which detailed the proposed scheme. Plans and drawings were shown highlighting the differences between the scheme for which there was extant permission and the amended scheme as now proposed.

 

(2)          It was noted that the principle of part demolition and conversion of the existing commercial building and erection of two new buildings to provide 4no two bedroom houses (C3) with associated landscaping on the site had already been established by the previous consent BH2016/00862. The main considerations in determining this application related to the acceptability of the variation of condition 1 of application BH2016/00862 to allow amendments to the approved drawings. Additionally, it was necessary to take into account any changes since the approved scheme in respect of policy or other material considerations. The revisions proposed were considered acceptable overall and it was not considered that they would result in loss of amenity, overlooking or loss of privacy due to the boundary treatment proposed. It was not considered that the proposal to add additional bedrooms to create 4no 3 bedroom dwellings would result in an excessive increase in noise or disturbance or an over intensification of the site. The proposed changes would not alter the comments and recommended conditions made with the original application and approval was therefore recommended.

 

              Questions of Officers

 

(3)          Councillor Hyde ought clarification of the location of the proposed window openings and sought confirmation regarding any overlooking of neighbouring buildings which might occur. The differences between the previous and proposed scheme was explained and it was confirmed that there would be no harmful impact to neighbouring properties and no significant changes to the exterior appearance of the proposed buildings overall. The aspect onto Belton Road remained unchanged, three windows had been removed and relocated elsewhere within the scheme.

 

(4)          Councillor Cattell, the Chair, sought clarification that the bathrooms, which would be smaller than under the previously approved scheme would meet building control regulations. The Chair stated that she was pleased to note that the proposals would result in three-bedroom units of which it was acknowledged that there needed to be greater provision.

 

(5)          Councillor Littman referred to the conditions of the extant permission and it was confirmed that a number of these had already been discharged, including Condition 12. Councillor Littman also sought confirmation as to whether if the proposed scheme had been submitted as a new application it would have been considered acceptable and it was confirmed that it would.

 

              Debate and Decision Making Process

 

(6)          Councillor Miller stated that whilst he was concerned that some of the bedrooms would fall below recommended minimum standards, overall he considered that the proposed scheme was acceptable. He accepted that there were limitations to the access arrangements which could be out into place in view of the gradient of the site.

 

(7)          A vote was taken and the 5 Members of the Committee who were present when the vote was taken voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

 

65.5       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, Daniel, Gilbey, Inkpin-Leissner(who did not attend the meeting), Mac Cafferty, O’Quinn and Robins were not present at the meeting during consideration of the above application and during the voting thereon.

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