Agenda item

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

Erection of two storey rear and side extension to allow conversion of dwelling into four flats (2 x 2 bedroom and 2 x 1 bedroom) with associated parking and cycle/refuse storage.

Mr Rogers (Agent), Mr Johnson (Local Resident) were present and with the consent of the Chair, addressed the meeting.  Mr Johnson also delivered a written statement from Councillor Cunio (Ward Councillor).

AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITION 1 WAS PROPOSED BY COUNCILLOR FITZHENRY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR OSMOND TO AMEND THE PERIOD FOR COMMENCMENT OF WORKS TO THE 12^TH JANUARY 2012

RECORDED VOTE

FOR:    Councillors Fitzhenry, Jones, Osmond, Slade and Thomas

AGAINST:    Councillor Samuels

UPON BEING PUT TO THE VOTE THE REVISED OFFICER RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT CONDITIONAL PLANNING PERMISSION AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED

RECORDED VOTE:

FOR:    Councillors Fitzhenry, Jones, Osmond, Slade and Thomas

AGAINST:    Councillor Samuels

RESOLVED that planning approval be granted subject to the conditions in the report and the amended conditions set out below. 

Amended Conditions

1- Physical works

The development works hereby permitted shall begin not later than the 12^th January 2012.

REASON:

To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and to be consistent with the last Appeal consent granted, having regard to the current untidy and overgrown appearance of the site, which is detracting from the visual amenities of the area.

16 - Approved Plans

Unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in the schedule attached below and be occupied as 2 x 2 bedrooms and 2 x 1 bedroom flats. No further additional bedrooms shall be created without first being approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

REASON:

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning and to prevent a more intensive form of development from emerging without the proper consideration by the Local Planning Authority.

REASONS FOR DECISION

The development is acceptable taking into account the policies and proposals of the Development Plan and other guidance as set on the attached sheet. Other material considerations such as those listed in the report to the Planning and Rights of Way Panel on the 15.02.11 do not have sufficient weight to justify a refusal of the application. The proposed dwelling would be in keeping with the surrounding area and would not have a harmful impact on residential amenity or highway safety and having regard to the previous planning appeal decision the proposal is considered to be acceptable.  Where appropriate planning conditions have been imposed to mitigate any harm identified.  In accordance with Section 38 (6) of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, Planning Permission should therefore be granted having account of the following planning policies:

“Saved” Policies – SDP1, SDP4, SDP5, SDP7, SDP9, SDP10, SDP11, SDP12, SDP13,  H1, H2, and H7 of the City of Southampton Local Plan Review - Adopted March 2006 as supported by the adopted LDF Core Strategy (2010) policies CS4, CS5, CS13, CS19, and CS20 and the Council’s current adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance.  National Planning Guidance contained within PPS1 (Delivering Sustainable Development), PPS3 (Housing 2010) and PPG13 (Transport 2011) are also relevant to the determination of this planning application.