Agenda item - BH2018/02757- 24A Saxon Road, Hove - Full Planning

Erection of hip to gable roof extension with front and rear rooflights, side window and 2no rear dormers. Installation of new external steps to rear, replacement windows and door, and infill of existing side window.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Wish

              Erection of hip to gable roof extension with front and rear rooflights, side window and 2no rear dormers. Installation of new external steps to rear and replacement windows and door.

              Officer Presentation

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Stewart Glassar, introduced the application and gave a presentation detailing the scheme by reference to site plans, photographs and elevational drawings. It was noted that the main considerations in determining the application related to the impact of the proposed development on the appearance and character of the building and wider area and amenities of adjacent occupiers, the application included a number of different elements which had been assessed in turn.

(2)          The application had been amended from that originally submitted and the structure significantly reduced in its size and impact and would result in a structure which was less visible from the street, the platform area had been removed and there was now only a small walkway from the doorway to the first step and half landing to accommodate the 90 degree turn. Overall, it was considered that the proposed roof extensions, alterations and new steps to the rear were acceptable additions to the building which would not harm the appearance of the host building or the amenity of neighbours and approval was therefore recommended.

              Debate and Decision Making Process

(3)          A vote was taken and Members voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

6.6         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.