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Proposal:       Subdivision of site to create two bedroom bungalow formed from the alteration and extension of existing ground floor addition and rear access and parking.

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Proposal:       Subdivision of site to create two bedroom bungalow formed from the alteration and extension of existing ground floor addition and rear access and parking.

The Committee considered the written report and recommendation of the Head of Planning to grant permission.

The Committee received supplementary information, circulated prior to the meeting, which reported the receipt of due ecological fees and updated the recommendation.

The Committee was addressed by the following deputee:

(1)  Mrs Gratton, who objected to the application for the following reasons:

a)    The application would result in loss of light to her property; and

b)    Due to close proximity of the proposal to her property, the proposed development would be oppressive and detrimental to the visual amenities and the quiet enjoyment of her property.

Following the deputation, the Chairman invited members to ask questions of officers regarding the report and proposal. In response to these questions it was advised that:

·         The application would lead to some loss of light for the neighbouring property but it was considered to be at an acceptable level.

·         Alternative arrangements for refuse collection were available, with possible collection on Soberton Road.

The Committee then considered the proposal, taking into account the responses from officers, points raised by the deputations and the recommendation to grant permission.

During the debate, members raised concerns over increasing the density of buildings in the area and compounding issues relating to loss of sunlight to neighbouring properties.

However, the majority of the committee were minded to approve the application, as the majority of the building bulk was already on the site and the design of the roofing offset the loss of light to an extent. It was therefore

RESOLVED that APP/18/00443 be granted subject to the following conditions:

1          The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Location Plan Drawing No: C3298-1 rev A

Proposed Plan Drawing No: C3298-9

Proposed Elevations Drawing No: C3298-10 rev A

Proposed Block Plan Drawing No: C3298-12 rev B

Reason: - To ensure provision of a satisfactory development.

3          The external materials used shall match, in type, colour and texture, those of the existing building so far as practicable.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of the area and having due regard to policy CS16 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

4          Notwithstanding the provisions of any Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order, no additional windows / doors or other openings shall be constructed within the west elevation of the hereby approved bungalow without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason:  In the interests of the amenities of the occupiers of adjacent properties and having due regard to policy CS16 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework 2018.

5          Notwithstanding the provisions of any Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order, no extensions, alteration to the roof, including the addition of roof lights or dormers, or outbuildings permitted by Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, B, C and E of the 2015 Order, or as amended, shall be constructed within the curtilage of both No 31 and the hereby approved bungalow, without the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority. .

Reason: To protect neighbouring residential amenity and adequacy of amenity space for future occupiers, and having due regard to policy CS16 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.

6          The car parking, servicing and other vehicular access arrangements shown on the approved plans to serve both No 31 and the hereby approved bungalow shall be made fully available for use prior to the development being first brought into use and shall be retained thereafter for their intended purpose.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and having due regard to policy DM13 of the Havant Borough Local Plan (Core Strategy) 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework.