Agenda item - BH2017/03751, 83 Beaconsfield Villas, Brighton - Full Planning

Installation of a single storey outbuilding to the rear garden (C2). Installation of guarding and roof canopy to south elevation external staircase. Installation of additional fence panels and gates to front garden. Erection of new fencing with security roll barriers to rear garden.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

              Installation of a single storey outbuilding to the rear garden (C2). Installation of guarding and roof canopy to south elevation external staircase. Installation of additional fence panels and gates to front garden.

              Officers Introduction

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Jonathan Puplett, introduced the application and gave a presentation by reference to plans, photographs, elevational drawings and floor plans.

(2)          It was explained that the main considerations in determining this application related to the impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building, surrounding street scene and wider Preston Park Conservation Area and the amenity of neighbouring properties. It was acknowledged that the potential occupant of the building had special needs and that therefore equality impacts also formed a material consideration in determination of this application.

(3)          It was noted that the original scheme included the erection of new fencing with security roll barriers to the rear garden. A number of objections had been received at that time raising concerns in terms of loss of light and outlook regarding the new fencing proposed. These concerns had been taken into consideration and amendments had been sought throughout the course of the application. Following amendments all the fencing associated with the scheme including the anti-climb rollers would measure 2m in height and would therefore constitute permitted development, this needed to be taken into account when determining the application.

(4)          It was considered that the proposal would have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the building, wider street scene and conservation area. The proposed works represented a negotiation between the Planning and Conservation Officers and the Adult Social Housing team, the resulting application was considered to provide an acceptable balance which would have a limited impact on the conservation area and approval was therefore recommended.

            Questions for Officers

(5)          Councillor Miller sought clarification on whether or not the front gates were existing and it was confirmed that they were.

(6)          Councillor Hyde sought clarification in respect of the canvas roof covering above the side entrance steps.

(7)          Councillor Morris sought clarification on the anti-climb rollers to the new fencing.

(8)          Councillor C Theobald referred to the previous application. It was confirmed that this had been withdrawn by the applicant.

            Debate and Decision Making Process

(9)          Councillor Littman welcomed the proposals and Councillors Morris and Inkpin-Leissner also concurred in that view.

(10)       A vote was taken and the 10 Members of the Committee who were present when the vote was taken voted unanimously that planning permission be granted.

97.2       RESOLVED – That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives also set out in the report.

              Note: Councillor Gilbey had given her apologies for the meeting due to sickness and therefore was not present at the meeting during consideration or voting in respect of the above. Councillor Bennett was not present at the meeting during consideration or voting in respect of the above application.