Decision details

Application for two storey side and single storey rear extension.

Following a decision of “minded to refuse” at the previous meeting, some members continued to express concern about the cumulative impact of the extensions to this property and that it was out of character for the area. It was moved by Councillor Taylor and seconded by Councillor Bill that the application be refused for these reasons. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was LOST.

Members expressed concern in relation to the number of residents in the property, and in response it was explained that up to six at any one time could reside without planning permission where the property was a house in multiple occupation. It was agreed that a note to applicant would be included to remind the landlord of this. A commitment from officers to monitor the site four times a year for five years via unannounced spot checks was given.

It was then moved by Councillor Sutton and seconded by Councillor Cook that the application be approved with an additional condition requiring details of parking for construction traffic to be submitted and a note to applicant in relation to the number of residents inhabiting the property. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was CARRIED and it was

RESOLVED – permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report, an additional condition in relation to parking for construction traffic and a note to applicant about the number of residents inhabiting the property at any one time.