Decision details

Mr G Gill spoke upon the application as an objector. Mr Gill stated that any additional new dwellings to the estate would compound problems relating to blocked drains and sewage issues. He opined that the application amounted to an unacceptable sub-division of a residential plot contrary to National Planning Policy. Mr Gill also stated that there was opposition to access being granted from Cranbourne Gardens.

The Committee gave consideration to the report (at pages 49 - 59) as delivered and summarised by the Senior Planning Control Officer which should be read together with these minutes as a composite document.

A debate thereon was had whereby Members agreed that, given the uniqueness of the estate within the Arboretum Area and the specific location of the site, the sub-division of the plot to accommodate a single, additional dwelling-house was in the circumstances acceptable. In terms of scale and appearance, the impact upon the site and its close neighbours was considered to be negligible and would otherwise sit comfortably within the existing street scene and wider surroundings. Members felt that access via Cranbourne Gardens was both practical and commonsensical.

It was moved by the Chair, seconded by the Vice-Chair and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The application be GRANTED planning permission in accordance with the submitted documents and plans and subject to the prescribed conditions.