Issue - meetings

Application for erection of two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension.

Late items received after preparation of main agenda:

Publicity:-

Additional neighbour comments received:

1)        Objection to the re-instatement of the first floor side elevation window to be obscurely glazed but with top opening light resulting in potential loss of privacy from overlooking to patio/garden areas.

2)        Concerns raised over proposed demolition of existing garage and potential for ‘asbestos roof’ may require specialist removal to comply with Health and Safety Regulations

3)        Re-iterated concerns raised over potential erection of high boundary fence up to public highway and potential impacts on pedestrian safety from loss of visibility from both respective driveways.

Consultations:-

Barwell Parish Council confirm ‘No objections’ to amended plans.

Appraisal:-

The potential loss of privacy from overlooking issue has been addressed within the main report. The proposed use of obscure glazing and only top opening light is a standard method of mitigating such impacts.

An additional note to applicant could be included to draw the applicant’s attention to the requirement to demolish the garage in compliance with Health and Safety Regulations should asbestos be present.

The fencing issue raised has also been addressed within the main report. No such fencing is being proposed.

Application for erection of two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extension.

Whilst in support of this application, it was requested that a note to applicant be added requesting an asbestos assessment. It was moved by Councillor R Allen, seconded by Councillor C Allen and

RESOLVED –

(i)            Permission be granted subject to the conditions contained in the officer’s report and the abovementioned note to applicant;

(ii)          The Head of Planning be granted powers to determine the final detail of planning conditions.