The proposal was for the erection of a single storey front projection, a two storey side extension a single storey rear extension and an area of raised timber decking. Three parking spaces would be created to the front of the property.

Officers considered that the proposed extensions would preserve the character and appearance of the street scene although the street scene was generally mixed in appearance. Any potentially significant impact on the amenities of nearby dwellings could be satisfactorily mitigated by way of the conditions imposed.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:     -

For the Application:            Mrs. McConochie

Parish Representative:       Cllr. Hogarth

Local Member:                    -

The Chairman commented that she knew the area extremely well and believed most concerns to have been adequately addressed by the conditions, especially conditions 3 and 4 which protected the privacy of the neighbouring properties.

Other Members agreed that the street scene was already quite varied and that the proposal could add to the street scene.

It was MOVED by the Vice-Chairman and was duly seconded that the recommendation in the report to grant permission be adopted. The motion was put to the vote it was unanimously

Resolved:        That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:-

1)         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)         The materials to be used in the construction of the development shall be those indicated on the approved plan submitted 10.02.12.

To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the area as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)         No part of the roof of the single storey rear extension hereby approved shall be used as a balcony or terrace nor shall any access be formed to it, despite the provisions of any Development Order.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

4)         No development shall be carried out until details of a privacy screen to be erected along the northern edge of the rear decked area shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Council. The privacy screen shall be erected in accordance with the approved details and retained thereafter.

To safeguard the privacy of residents as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

5)         The vehicle parking spaces shown on the approved Block Plan shall be provided and kept available for such use at all times and no permanent development shall be carried out on the land so shown or in such a position as to preclude vehicular access to the vehicle parking spaces.

To ensure a permanent retention of vehicle parking for the property as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

6)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: those plans submitted on 23.02.12 and 10.02.12.

For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Cllr. McGarvey did not participate in the debate or vote on the matter as he entered the room during the debate.