Agenda item

The Committee considered:

·  A report by the Group Manager (Development Management) on various planning applications.

·  An update report by the Group Manager (Development Management) on item no 1 attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes.

·  Oral statements by members of the public and representatives on items 1 and 2.  A copy of the speakers’ list is attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes.

RESOLVED that in accordance with the Committee’s delegated powers, the applications be determined as set out in the decisions list attached as Appendix 3 to these minutes.

Item No 1

Application No. 16/00792/FUL

Site Location: 8 Warminster Road, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6SH – Erection of two-storey rear extension with first floor rear balcony

The Case Officer reported on the application and her recommendation to permit the application.

The registered speakers spoke for and against the application.

In response to a question the Case Officer confirmed that the proposed wall would be the full height of the veranda of the neighbouring property.

Councillor Roberts moved that planning permission be refused due to the proposed extension being overbearing, loss of light to the adjoining property and the resulting detrimental impact on the amenity.  This was seconded by Councillor Crossley.

Councillor Kew noted that there would be some impact on the neighbouring property but questioned whether this would be unreasonable.  He felt that the extension would not be too overbearing.

Councillor Jackson noted that the applicant wished to provide disabled access to the garden, officers confirmed that this was a consideration but usually relevant to planning in a specific exceptional situation and normally covered by building regulations.  Councillor Jackson also pointed out that there would be some loss of light to the neighbours’ kitchen.

The motion was then put to the vote and there were 4 votes in favour, 5 votes against and 1 abstention.  The motion was therefore LOST.

Councillor Kew then moved that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.  This was seconded by Councillor Organ.

The motion was then put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 6 votes in favour and 4 votes against to PERMIT planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

Item No. 2

Application No. 16/03069/FUL

Site Location: Workshop, 239A London Road East, Batheaston, Bath, BA1 7RL – Conversion and extension of existing industrial building to create a Live Work Unit

The Case Officer reported on the application and her recommendation to permit the application.

The registered speaker spoke in favour of the application.

Councillor Kew moved that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.  He stated that the development would enhance the area and was not overbearing.  The motion was seconded by Councillor Jackson who felt that the development would be a vast improvement.  She then asked whether a condition could be included to remove permitted development rights to prevent further extension of the property.  The Team Manager, Development Management confirmed that this could be included and Councillor Kew agreed to include this in his motion.

Councillor Roberts stated that she would be minded to refuse the application as she felt the development would be overbearing and would lead to loss of light for neighbouring properties.

Councillor Appleyard was not in favour of the application due to the impact on neighbouring properties.  He felt that the building would be too high and that it would be detrimental to their outside space and was overbearing.

Councillor Organ supported the proposal and stated that it would improve the area and that he felt the height was not excessive.

The motion was then put to the vote and it was RESOLVED by 6 votes in favour and 4 votes against to PERMIT the application subject to the conditions set out in the report and an additional condition to remove permitted development rights.