Issue - meetings

Erection of a single storey three bedroom dwelling and removal of a Red Horse Chestnut Tree that is subject to a Tree Preservation Order. RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions.

Officers presented the report highlighting the issues regarding this application.  It was considered that there would be little impact on the open nature of the site or views of the site from the outside.  The scheme has a density of 62hrh, given the number of mature trees on the site, this density was considered to be appropriate in this backland location.  Conditions would be imposed to include details of the site compound.

The Committee heard representations from objectors who stated there were serious omissions in the report for this backland development.  The property development impacted on the amenity of neighbours and was completely out of character with the surrounding conservation area.  The gardens on Talbot Road are short and slope upwards.  The access road was already used by a significant number of vehicles and therefore not safe.

Cllr Williams addressed the Committee and raised concerns regarding the three trees on the site which were of historical import and subject to Tree Preservation Orders.  He requested the Committee to add a condition to protect the trees during construction works.  He also raised concern regarding the access of utility services to reach the site. 

The applicant addressed the Committee by giving a personal statement of her commitment to the conservation area and the site.  The trees on the site were important and there was no desire to damage them in any way.  There was also a commitment to comply with the conditions imposed. 

Members questioned whether it was possible for a vehicle to turn in the lane and were advised it was possible dependent upon the way other cars were parked.  The Committee also enquired whether the rear of a resident’s garden constituted a backland site.  Members were informed that it was not a true backland site.

The Chair moved a motion to agree the recommendation.  On a vote there being 6 for, 2 against and 1 abstention, the motion was carried.  The application was granted subject to conditions.

INFORMATION RELATING TO APPLICATION REF: HGY/2006/0001

FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS SUB COMMITTEE DATED 28/09/2006

Location:  Rear of 6 Church Road N6

Proposal:  Erection of a single storey three bedroom dwelling and removal of a Red Horse Chestnut Tree that is subject to a Tree Preservation Order.

Recommendation: Grant subject to conditions.

Decision  An appeal for non determination has been received.   The Council is not able to make a decision once an appeal has been lodged but  would have approved the application subject to the conditions below if an appeal had not been lodged.

Drawing No.s 148/001 Rev B &  148/002B.

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 70