a) Under the Code of Conduct

b) Under the Planning Code

17/03015/FUL - 99 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7RN – Councillor Donoghue declared a non-pecuniary interest as she personally knew the applicant.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 15 March, 2018 were approved as correct record and signed by the Chairman.

The report of the Executive Manager - Communities is attached.

The Committee considered the written report of the Executive Manager - Communities relating to the following applications, which had been circulated previously.

Item 1 - 17/03015/FUL - Demolition of garage and remodelling of dormer bungalow to form two storey dwelling with side and rear extension - 54 Park Lane Sutton Bonington Nottinghamshire LE12 5NH

Updates

There were no updates reported.

In accordance with the Council’s Public Speaking Protocol for Planning Committee Mr Ian Storm of Storm Design (agent for the applicant), Mr Philip Watson (objector) and Councillor Andrew Brown (Ward Councillor), addressed the meeting.

COMMENTS

Members of the committee were concerned about the scale and mass of the proposed development in relation to the size and scale of the original dwelling, and were of the opinion that it would cause an unacceptable and overbearing impact on neighbouring properties. Members of the committee were also of the opinion that the proposed development was out of character with the immediate streetscene.

DECISION

REFUSE PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS

1.     The proposed development by virtue of its height, scale, bulk and mass would result in unacceptable overbearing impacts on the immediate neighbouring properties at 52 and 56 Park Lane. The proposed development would also be out of scale and character with the neighbouring properties due to the proposed two storey scale, form, mass and bulk being substantially more dominant within the street scene than the original building and the adjacent dwellings.

The proposal would, therefore, be contrary to Policy 10 (Design and Enhancing the Local Identity) of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1: Core Strategy which specifies that development will be assessed in terms of, inter alia, the following criteria:

a) structure, texture and grain, including street patterns, plot sizes, orientation and positioning of buildings and the layout of spaces;

b) impact on the amenity of occupiers or nearby residents;

e) density and mix; and

f) massing, scale and proportion;

2.     The proposal is also contrary to Policy GP2 (Design and Amenity Criteria) of the Rushcliffe Borough Non-Statutory Replacement Local Plan which states that planning permission for new development, changes of use, conversions or extensions will be granted provided that, inter-alia:

(d) The scale, density, height, massing, design, layout and materials of the proposals are sympathetic to the character and appearance of the neighbouring buildings and the surrounding area. They should not lead to an over-intensive form of development, be overbearing in relation to neighbouring properties, nor lead to undue overshadowing or loss of privacy and should ensure that occupants of new and existing dwellings have a satisfactory degree of privacy.

The adverse impacts of granting planning permission for the proposed development would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits and the proposal would also be contrary to guidance in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Councillor Donoghue who declared an interest in the following item left the room at this and did not take part in the subsequent discussion and vote.

Item 2 - 18/00327/FUL - Demolish existing kitchen extension and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 43.

The report of the Executive Manager - Communities is attached.

The report of the Executive Manager - Communities was submitted and noted.