Agenda item - BH2018/02219 -Media House, 26 North Road, Brighton- Variation of Conditions

Variation of condition 1 of application BH2017/01596 (Change of use of the Coach House from office (B1) to 1no three bedroom residential dwelling (C3) with associated erection of a single storey side extension and revised fenestration) to allow amendments to approved drawings.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Withdean

              Variation of condition 1 of application BH2017/01596 (Change of use of the Coach House from office (B1) to 1no three bedroom residential dwelling (C3) with associated erection of a single storey side extension and revised fenestration) to allow amendments to approved drawings.

              Officer Presentation

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Liz Arnold, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to photographs, site plans and elevational drawings detailing the proposed scheme.

(2)          It was noted that the main considerations in considering the application were the standard of accommodation to be provided and the impact of the proposed changes on the character of the area. It was noted that the size of the bedrooms and the total floor area of the proposed dwelling were both in excess of the level prescribed in the Government’s Nationally Described Space Standards. Although the Council had not yet adopted these standards as policy they nonetheless gave an indication that the standard of accommodation to be provided would be adequate and approval was therefore recommended.

              Debate and Decision Making Process

(3)          Councillor C Theobald requested to see additional photographs of the site following which the Committee moved directly to the vote.

(4)          The 10 Members of the Committee who were present when the vote was taken voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

77.6       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: CouncillorsBennett and Hyde were not present at the meeting during consideration or determination of the above application.