Agenda item - BH2019/03817 - 10 Shirley Drive, Hove - Reserved Matters

1.    Luke Austin (Principal Planning Officer) introduced the application and gave a detailed presentation by reference to site location plans, elevational drawings and photographs. It was noted that the main considerations in the determination of this application relate to the impact of the development upon the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area. The neighbour objection with regard to the impact on property values was noted, however is not a material planning consideration.

Questions for Officer

2.    Councillor Joe Miller was informed that the balcony balustrades would include clear glass. 

3.    Councillor Sue Shanks was informed that the top floor would have terracing as outside space.

4.    Councillor Tracey Hill was informed that materials could be submitted to the Chair’s briefing for approval.

Debate

5.    Councillor Joe Miller stated they wanted the balcony glass to be obscured and this could be covered by condition.

6.    Councillor Tracey Hill supported the inclusion of a condition relating to approval of materials.

7.    A motion to add a condition to require materials to be approved and balconies to be obscured glazed was proposed by Councillor Miller and seconded by Councillor Hill.

8.    Vote: The committee voted unanimously to support the motion.

9.    Vote: The committee voted unanimously to Grant Planning permission.

10.Resolved: 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 in the report.