Agenda item - BH2020/00727, Hove Manor, Hove Street, Hove -Full Planning

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BH2020/00727, Hove Manor, Hove Street, Hove -Full Planning

RECOMMENDATION - GRANT

Ward Affected: Central Hove

Minutes:

Erection of a single storey extension at roof level to create 2no two bedroom dwellings & 1no three bedroom dwelling (C3) with front terraces.

 

(1)              It was noted that an in-depth presentation had been provided by officers in advance of the meeting and was included on the council website detailing the scheme by reference to site plans, elevational drawings and photographs which also showed the proposed scheme in the context of neighbouring development. The main considerations in determining the application related to the principle of the development, design of the proposal and its impact on the character and appearance of the existing building and the Old Hove Conservation Area and the Pembroke and Princes Conservation Area, impact on neighbouring amenity and the nearby listed buildings, standard of accommodation to be provided, sustainability and transport matters.

 

(2)              It was considered that the provision of three dwellings would make a contribution to the housing supply of the city and in view of the guidance within Paragraphs 122 and 123 of the NPFF and the Inspector’s comments in the previous application this proposal was considered to be acceptable in principle as was its design and appearance. The reduced scale and change in materials to be used had overcome the previous reasons for refusal. The impact on neighbouring amenity had been reduced and was not considered sufficient to warrant refusal. Transport , ecology and sustainability implications could be addressed by conditions and  approval was therefore recommended.

 

Questions of Officers

 

(3)              Councillor Miller sought confirmation of the location and dimensions of the proposed balustrading and regarding the extent to which it would project forward from the building. It was explained that these would align with the front of the building and would be set back to the rear and sides. Obscure glazing would be provided and further details regarding this treatment had been requested.

 

Debate and Decision Making Process

 

(4)              Councillor Miller stated that he was perplexed by the application considering in his view that very few changes had been made following the previous refused application. He did not feel that the previous concerns or comments of the Planning Inspectorate had been taken on board.

 

(5)              Councillor Theobald stated that although accepting that the balcony areas had been set back slightly she considered that the overall appearance of building was overly dominant in the street scene and was a poor design. In her view it looked like Lego bricks.

 

(6)              Councillor Osborne stated on balance he considered that the level of set back of the fenestration was acceptable and that the requirements of the Planning Inspectorate had been met, he would be voting in support of the application.

 

(7)              A vote was taken and the 8 Members who were present when the vote was taken voted by 6 to 2 that planning permission be granted.

 

27.2      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 Childs was not present at the meeting during consideration of the above application.

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