Issue - meetings

The application was for the conversion of a garage into habitable accommodation and alterations to fenestration.  The application had been called in to enable consideration of the consistency of the application with Condition 10 of the original application for the dwelling planning Application reference 16/2753/FUL) which had been imposed in order to maintain an acceptable level of parking across the development. 

A local resident spoke against the application, expressing concern that the application was in apparent breach of the original planning application and the owner spoke in support of the application.

It was clarified that the planning permission for the original development had stated that two parking spaces were to be provided, one on hardstanding outside the property, and a second in the integrated garage.  In 2022, planning permission had been granted to expand the external parking area to enable a second parking space to be provided, taking the dwelling’s total parking provision to three spaces. If the application was granted there would still be two parking spaces at the property taking provision back in-line with the original application.

The Committee acknowledged the frustrations of long standing residents however it was felt that there was little harm in the application.  Concern about the side windows not making use of obscure glass were noted however officers did not consider obscure glass to be necessary considering the room’s intended use as a utility room.

The Officer recommendation to approve the application was proposed by Councillors Chris Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Matthew Bedford, put to the vote and passed.  The voting in respect of the motion was For: 7, Against 0, Abstaining 2.

RESOLVED that Planning Application 23/1425/FUL be approved.