Cllr. Steph Powell

BH2021/04346 – 22 Hanover Terrace

5^th January 2022:

As one of the ward councillors I wish to place on record my strong objection to the above planning application for the following reason:

· The application is for the addition of an extension and a basement. This will amount to overdevelopment of the property, which was always intended as a 2-3 bedroom property spanning 2-3 floors, in keeping with the rest of the properties on the street.

· 6 bedrooms will amount to an HMO, and possibly another student house. The area has a strong community feel, and properties are terraced, hence neighbours live very closely to one another. The addition of more occupants to this property will add to noise, additional refuse and recycling problems, and additional traffic and parking issues for both cars and bikes.

· I am concerned about fire safety for an overdeveloped terraced property housing up to 6 occupants.

· The build and alterations work will cause massive disruption and noise to neighbouring houses. There will be issues of accessing the street due to builders and their materials, vans and lorries. This is particularly concerning at a time when people are working from home.

· I am deeply concerned about the potential of structural damage to neighbouring properties as a result of this build (which I have been told, has happened previously in the street).

· This property is in a Conservation Area. Surely allowing this application to pass would be completely out-of- keeping to the other properties?

I would be grateful if you could place on record my objection. And should officers be minded to approve this application, then I ask that it be brought before Planning Committee where I can attend to voice my objection to members in person.