Agenda item

To consider the report of the Director of Service Delivery, (copy enclosed, Members’ Update to be circulated)*

Following the Officer’s presentation, the Applicant, Emma Marchant, addressed the Committee.

Councillor Hull opened the debate noting that the application would benefit the neighbourhood and provide a home for a young couple from the area. Both Councillor Stamp and Councillor Bell echoed these comments and said the application represented a real improvement and that the applicants had made every effort to meet the planning requirements.

Councillor Fluker noted that it complimented the street scene and was not contrary to policies D1and H4. He therefore proposed that the application be approved contrary to the Officer’s recommendation and this was duly seconded.

The Chairman put the proposal to approve the application, contrary to the Officer’s recommendation and including standard conditions around time, materials, plans, carparking etc. to the Committee. Upon a vote being taken the application was approved.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:

1.               The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

Reason: To comply with Section 91(1) of The Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended).

2.               The development herby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the

following approved plans and documents: 1969.04A, 1969.01, 1969.02A, 1969.03A and 1969.05A

Reason: In order to ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in accordance with policy D1 of the Local Development Plan.

3.               The materials used in the construction of the development hereby approved

shall be as set out within the application form/plans hereby approved.

Reason: In the interest of the character and appearance of the area in accordance with policy D1 of the approved Local Development Plan and guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

4.               Prior to the first occupation of the extension hereby permitted, the first-floor

rooflight(s) in the eastern and western elevations shall be glazed with opaque glass and of a non-openable design and shall be retained as such thereafter.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers in accordance with policies H4 and D1 of the approved Local Development Plan.

5.         The garage shall not be used other than for the accommodation of private

motor vehicles or for any other purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house as such and shall not at any time be converted or used as habitable space / living accommodation.

Reason: To ensure there is adequate vehicle parking on-site in accordance with policy T2 of the LDP and the Maldon District Vehicle Parking Standards SPD.

6.         Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town & Country Planning

(General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order) no garages, extensions or separate buildings shall be erected within the site without planning permission having been obtained from the local planning authority.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers and also the future occupiers of the approved dwellings, in accordance with policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

7.         Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3 of the Town & Country Planning

(General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking or re-enacting that Order) no dormer window or other form of addition or opening shall be constructed in the roof or gable walls of the building(s)/ extension hereby permitted without planning permission having been obtained from the local planning authority.

Reason: To protect the amenity of the neighbouring occupiers and also the future occupiers of the approved dwellings, in accordance with policies D1 and H4 of the Maldon District Local Development Plan.

Councillor M W Helm left the Chamber for the next item of business.