Agenda item - BH2020/01399, 7 Barrowfield Drive, Hove - Full Planning

RECOMMENDATION – GRANT

Ward Affected: Hove Park

Erection of 1no. two bedroom two storey house (C3)

(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 showed the proposed scheme in the context of neighbouring development. The main considerations in determining the application related to the principle of the development, the design and appearance of the proposed dwelling and the impact on neighbouring amenity, the standard of accommodation to be provided, arboriculture, transport implications and sustainability.

(2)        In view of the extant permission for the site, the proposal was considered to be acceptable in principle and the design and appearance of the proposed dwelling was considered to be acceptable as would the standard of accommodation to be provided nor would there be a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. It was considered that arboriculture concerns and potential transport implications could be addressed by appropriately worded conditions and approval was therefore recommended.

            Questions of Officers

(3)        Councillor Theobald asked whether the floor area was smaller than on the last occasion when the application had been considered, also regarding the consultation process which had occurred expressing surprise that none of the objectors had indicated that they wished to speak. It was explained that the overall floor area was larger than previously, that all necessary statutory requirements had been met and that the same statutory process had taken place as previously.

(4)        Councillor Fishleigh referred to the potential impact on tree 9 but it was confirmed that this would not be effected by the current scheme.

            Debate and Decision Making Process

(5)        Councillor Theobald stated that she considered that the proposed scheme would change the existing attractive wooded character of the area.

(--)        There was no further discussion and a vote was then taken. The 8 Members who were present voted by 6 to 1 with 1 abstention planning permission was granted.

27.5      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.

            Note: Councillor Childs was not present during consideration of the above application.