Issue - meetings

Demolition of garage and side extension, erection of two storey side and rear extensions and alterations and additions to fenestration. Fenestration changes of the porch. Loft conversion - Removal of Condition 3 (i) of householder permission CC/19/00666/DOM - Obscure glazed glass.

Permit

Mr Simpson presented the report to the Committee. He drew the Committee’s attention to the agenda update sheet which explained that the Cllr Bowden had removed his red card objection; a red card had subsequently been submitted by Cllr Sharp.

Mr Simpson explained the application sought to remove Condition 3 of a previous application which had been granted by Committee in November 2019. Condition 3 of the original application required that the two outer windows on the gable end would be glazed with obscure glass. Mr Simpson informed the Committee that the reason this application was now been recommended for approval was due to the fact that since the original application the situation had changed, there were now outdoor buildings in the neighbouring properties which mitigated the previous issue of overlooking.

Mr Simpson highlighted the site location and where it was located in respect to neighbouring properties.

The Committee received the following representations;

·       Ms Sarah Gottesman – Objector (statement read by Fiona Baker)

·       Mrs Maribel Bryer – Applicant

Before open the debate the Chairman invited Mr Whitty to confirm and clarify exactly what the Committee were being asked to consider. Mr Whitty clarified that the application the Committee were being asked to consider was the removal of Condition 3 and the requirement for obscure glazing on the two outer windows of the gable end.

Officers responded to Members’ comments and questions as follows;

With regards to the building in the rear of 129 Cedar Drive; Mr Whitty confirmed that the buildings did appear to be designed to be permanent fixtures.

In a vote the Committee agreed the recommendation to permit.

Recommendation; permit subject to the conditions and informatives listed in the report.

*Members took a five minute break