The proposal sought the demolition of the existing porch and double garage and erection of a new porch, single storey rear extension, two storey front extension and replacement two storey link extension between the pool house to the main dwelling. The development was within the built confines of Sevenoaks and was named as contributing to the Wildernesse Conservation Area.

Officers considered that the development would respect the context of the site and would not have an unacceptable impact on the street scene and would preserve the special character and appearance of the Conservation Area. The development would also not have an unacceptable impact on the residential amenities of nearby dwellings.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:     -

For the Application:            Ms. Daniels

Parish Representative:       Cllr. Hogarth

Local Member:                    -

At 10.27 p.m. it was MOVED by Cllr. Walshe and duly seconded that, in accordance with rule 16.1 of Part 2 of the Constitution, Members extend the meeting beyond 10.30 p.m. to enable the Committee to complete the business on the agenda.

The motion was put to the vote and there voted –

            9 votes in favour of the motion

            0 vote against the motion

Resolved:        That the meeting be extended past 10.30 p.m. to enable the Committee to complete the business on the agenda.

The local Member, who sat on the Committee noted that the local residents’ association had not submitted an objection to the proposal.

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 and 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 as detailed on the application form.

To ensure that the appearance of the development enhances the character and appearance of the locality as supported by Policy EN23 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:  Site Plan, Block Plan, Design and Access Statement, Drawing No's PL-101, PL-102, PL-200-206, PL-400, PL-401, received 01.02.12 and 07.02.12.

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