Agenda item

Members had visited the site on the previous day.

The Officer introduced the item and asked that Members note that paragraph 10.2 of the report had been included in error and should  be ignored.  A detailed, supporting statement had been received from the Agent after the publication of the report and this was now a public document in support of the application.

The Officer acknowledged the work of the Applicant with Officers to reduce the impact on the amenity of the house at No. 4 Aldern Way but the changes had created a design impact on the property and street scene which was not acceptable.

The following spoke under the Public Participation at Meetings Scheme:

·         Geoffrey Flavell, Agent

·         Mr Eric Rigby, Supporter

·         Mrs Joan Martindale, Objector

The Officer recommendation for refusal was moved.

Members discussed the provision of parking and Officers confirmed that this would be dealt with by condition if the application were to be approved.

The Officer recommendation for refusal was seconded.

Members requested that wording of the reasons for refusal should be clearer with clarification of the word ‘setting’.  Officers clarified that the refusal was on the impact on the street scene.  The reason for refusal would be amended to clarify this.

The Officer recommendation for refusal was voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

The application was REFUSED for the following reasons:

1.    The proposed size, form and massing of the extensions and alterations, particularly in relation to the form of the roofline and windows on the northern elevation, would be unacceptable and would have a detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the property and its setting within the street scene contrary to policies GSP3, LC4, LH4 and Guidance in the SPD.

In accordance with the Authority’s Standing Orders, the meeting voted to continue its business beyond 3 hours.