Agenda item

Report of the Planning and Development Manager recommending conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address, attached.

The Panel considered the report of the Planning and Development Manager recommending conditional approval be granted in respect of an application for a proposed development at the above address.  (Copy of the report circulated with the agenda and appended to the signed minutes).

Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and a part two storey part single storey side extension.

Mr Andrews (Agent), Mrs Jameson and Mr Duke (objecting) (Portswood Residents Gardens Conservation Area) and Councillor Vinson (objecting) (Ward Councillor) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.

The presenting officer reported an additional and amended condition.

RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report and the additional and amended condition set out below:

Additional condition

6  APPROVAL CONDITION - Landscaping, lighting & means of enclosure detailed plan [Pre-Commencement Condition]

Notwithstanding the submitted details before the commencement of any site works a detailed landscaping scheme and implementation timetable for the front garden of the property shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority which includes:

i.  planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/planting   densities where appropriate;

ii.  an accurate plot of all existing planting to be retained and to be lost and;

iii.  a landscape management scheme.

Any trees, shrubs, seeded or turfed areas which die, fail to establish, are removed or become damaged or diseased, within a period of 5 years from the date of planting shall be replaced by the Developer in the next planting season with others of a similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. The Developer shall be responsible for any replacements for a period of 5 years from the date of planting.

The approved hard and soft landscaping scheme (including parking) for the whole site shall be carried out prior to occupation of the building or during the first planting season following the full completion of building works, whichever is sooner. The approved scheme implemented shall be maintained for a minimum period of 5 years following its complete provision.

Reason

To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development in the interests of visual amenity, to ensure that the development makes a positive contribution to the local environment and, in accordance with the duty required of the Local Planning Authority by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

Amended condition

2  APPROVAL CONDITION - Details of building materials to be used [Pre-Commencement Condition]

Notwithstanding the information shown on the approved drawings and application form no development works shall be carried out unless and until a written schedule of external materials and finishes has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be implemented only in accordance with the agreed details. These shall include full details of the manufacturers, types and colours of the external materials to be used for external walls, windows, doors and the roof of the proposed buildings. For the avoidance of doubt, these details shall include timber, side-hung garage door and front door and notwithstanding the plans hereby approved, the rear extension shall also be finished in facing brick to match the existing dwelling. It is the Local Planning Authority's practice to review all such materials on site.  The developer should have regard to the context of the site in terms of surrounding building materials and should be able to demonstrate why such materials have been chosen and why alternatives were discounted.  If necessary this should include presenting alternatives on site. 

Reason 

To enable the Local Planning Authority to control the development in detail in the interests of amenity by endeavouring to achieve a building of visual quality.

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:   Councillors Mrs Blatchford, Cunio, Inglis, Lewzey and Lloyd

ABSTAINED:  Councillor Norris

NOTE: Councillor Claisse declared an interest and withdrew from the meeting for the consideration of this item.