Issue - meetings

Variation of Condition 2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 23/1569/FUL to allow repositioning of building, alterations to the placement of balconies, alterations to windows, erection of dormer above staircase, removal of green roof to bin/bike stores at Garages Adjacent 13 To 23 Pollards, Maple Cross.

Recommendation: that planning permission be granted.

The application was for variation of Condition 2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 23/1569/FUL to allow repositioning of building, alterations to the placement of balconies, alterations to windows, erection of dormer above staircase and removal of green roof to bin/bike stores at Garages Adjacent 13 To 23 Pollards, Maple Cross.

The Planning Officer clarified that the application sought to make minor changes to the planning approval previously granted.  The approved plans included a single dormer window to the rear elevation with a central recessed section and two dormers to the front elevation. It was proposed to replace the two approved front dormers with a single dormer with recessed section which would reflect that approved to the rear elevation.

The approved plans included recessed balconies to all flats across the ground, first and second floors, with the main elevations of those to the western end of the building facing the front and the main elevation of those to the eastern end of the building facing to the east (side). No changes were proposed to those to the western end of the building, however, the balconies to the eastern end were proposed to be re-orientated so that their main elevations would also face towards the front. There would be some associated alterations to fenestration to the front and flank as a result. The proposed changes would introduce a more symmetrical appearance to the front elevation than approved, however it was not considered that this would be harmful on character or appearance grounds.  The reasons why the changes were considered acceptable from a character and amenity point of view were set out in the report.

It was also proposed to omit the green roof originally approved to the bin and bike store in order to comply with Building Regulations.

A Committee Member commented that the proposal represented an improvement to the approved application.

Councillor Whately-Smith moved, and Councillor Drury seconded, that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.  On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.

RESOLVED: that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.