Agenda item - BH2019/01573 - 105 Norwich Drive, Brighton- Full Planning

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BH2019/01573 - 105 Norwich Drive, Brighton- Full Planning

Change of use from 5 bedroom dwelling house (C3) to 6 bedroom small House in Multiple Occupation (C4). Proposals also incorporate: a replacement roof to an existing lean-to; the provision of cycle storage; and associated works.

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Moulsecoomb & Bevendean

Minutes:

              Change of use from 5 bedroom dwelling house (C3) to 6 bedroom small House in Multiple Occupation (C4). Proposals also incorporate: a replacement roof to an existing lean-to; the provision of cycle storage; and associated works.

 

              Officer Presentation

 

(1)          The Principal Planning Officer, Matt Gest, introduced the report and gave a detailed presentation by reference to site plans, photographs and elevational drawings. It was noted that the main considerations in determining the application related to the principle of the proposed change of use from a dwelling house (C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (C4). Additionally, any wider amenity impacts of the change or any impact of the proposed external alterations also needed to be taken into account. The standard of bedroom accommodation was considered acceptable for all applicants and the layout of the property overall offered an acceptable standard of accommodation and approval was therefore recommended.

 

              Questions of Officers

 

(2)          Councillor Osborne referred to the mapping exercise which had been undertaken and enquiring whether there were any other HMO’s in the immediate vicinity of the area covered by the mapping exercise. It was confirmed that there were not.

 

              Debate and Decision Making Process

 

(3)          Councillor Shanks stated that it appeared that a number of homes were becoming HMO’s by default.

 

(4)          Councillor Simson stated that she was concerned at the impact on a neighbourhood when there were a number of HMO’s in the vicinity particularly when it was characterised by family homes. In this instance she was concerned by the loss of another family home.

 

(5)          A vote was taken and the 7 Members present when the vote was taken voted by 3 to 3 with 1 abstention that planning permission be granted. As the vote was tied, in line with established protocol the Chair exercised her casting vote, she remained of the view that overall the scheme was acceptable in that it was policy compliant and planning permission was therefore granted.

 

25.5       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.

 

              Note1: Having declared a prejudicial interest in the above application Councillor Yates withdrew from the meeting and took no part in the debate or decision making process.

 

Note2: Councillors Fishleigh and Miller had given their apologies and were not present at the meeting.

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