Issue - meetings

Demolition of existing outbuildings.Single storey rear extension with various additions and alterations including changes to fenestration.

PERMIT

Mr Saunders introduced the applications.

The following members of the public addressed the Committee:

Miss S Matthews – Objector

Mrs J Lawson – Objector

Mrs S Tucker – Applicant

During the discussion members sought clarification regarding whether the development should follow vernacular design and make provision to observe the Dark Skies policy.  Mr Saunders responded that appropriate weight should be given to the Village Design Statement (VDS) and confirmed that the design was considered to follow vernacular design, and that it was appropriate for an extension to be defined in design as an addition.  Mr Whitty added that the VDS was a material consideration, although not part of the development plan, and the quality of materials described was considered appropriate.  Mr Whitty also explained it was the usual practice for an extension to historic buildings to appear different from the original building and it was important not create a pastiche by simply mimicking the original form.  

During the discussion members sought further clarification on the matter of the extension overlooking a neighbouring property.  Mr Saunders advised that the area in discussion had always been an amenity space and garden, which an owner could use as they wished, and that this could not be considered to have a harmful impact, adding that pre-application advice had been given at an early stage in the process.  With regards to bats, Mr Saunders drew the Committee’s attention to condition 5 which related to the Bat Survey.

RESOLVED

Recommendation to permit agreed for both applications.