Issue - meetings

Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission HGY/2004/0585 for infill of ground floor and existing garage area to create 2 x 2 bed flats, an extension at third floor level to create 1 x 2 bed flat, 4 x 1 bed flats and the merging of an existing 1 bed flat to create 1 x 2 bed flat; and the rearrangement of car parking area, creation of lift and installation of front bay window to the ground, first and second floors.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which set out the application, site and surroundings, planning history, details of the consultation and relevant planning policy and factors. The Planning Officer presented the report, highlighting the key elements. There being no registrations to speak, the Committee examined the plans and asked questions of the Planning Officer.

In response to questions from the Committee, it was reported that while this was an application for an extension of time for an existing permission, the Committee did have the opportunity to add appropriate informatives or conditions, provided that these did not fundamentally alter the original permission granted. The Committee expressed come concern regarding the issues raised by a local resident as part of the consultation; it was reported that the issues raised regarding bins and landscaping were covered in the application, but that informatives could be added to address any further issues. In response to a further question from the Committee, it was confirmed that there had been no significant change in Planning Policy since the time of the original decision, which would enable the issue of the height of the development to be revisited.

The Committee asked whether existing tenants could be protected by means of a condition enforcing immediate action to secure the disused area at the front of the site and prevent unauthorised access. It was reported that a condition could be added requesting that a plan for such actions be submitted for approval by the Local Authority and implemented at the time of work commencing on the scheme, however such a condition would only be triggered by commencement of the scheme. It was agreed, however, that an informative could be added expressing the Committee’s wish for measures to protect local residents being put in place as soon as possible. It was reported that there was nothing to prevent the owner of the site seeking a further extension of time at a later date.

The Chair moved the recommendation of the report and it was resolved that application HGY/2011/0033 be granted. Cllr Schmitz’s vote against the recommendation was noted.

RESOLVED

That, subject to conditions and an additional informative that measures should be put in place as soon as possible to secure the site in order to protect local residents, application HGY/2011/0033, be granted.

Conditions:

1. The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2. The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity.

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