Demolition of single storey garage and plant room. Conversion of existing outbuilding to provide two bedroom dwelling erection of single storey extension, creation of garden utilising part of existing garden land serving Cherry Tree Cottage and use of existing access.

The proposal sought planning permission for demolition of single storey garage and plant room. Conversion of existing outbuilding to provide two bedroom dwelling erection of single storey extension, creation of garden utilising part of existing garden land serving Cherry Tree Cottage and use of existing access. The application had been referred to Development Control Committee by Councillor Grint because the proposed development would be a backland development, which would have an adverse impact on the neighbouring properties.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet which recommended an additional condition 7.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:   Bernard Holloway

For the Application:         Pete Hadley

Parish Representative:     -

Local Member:                 Cllr Grint

Members asked questions of clarification from the officers, which included what constituted backland development, the street line and why this building was not ancillary.  It was noted that the overall floor space would decrease slightly by the removal of existing outbuildings.

At 10.23 p.m. it was moved by the Chairman that, in accordance with rule 16.1 Part 2 of the Constitution, Members extend the meeting beyond 10.30 p.m. to enable the Committee to complete all the business on the agenda. The motion was put to the vote and agreed.

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendations within the report as amended by the late observations, be agreed.

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 external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

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 Allocations and Development Management Plan.

 3)  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details: 4182-20-PL001-P5 1 of 3, 4182-20-PL001-P6 2 of 3, 4182-20-PL001-P6 3 of 3.

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

 4)  Prior to first occupation, details of two independently assessable parking spaces per dwelling shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The parking shall be retained on site thereafter at all times.

To ensure highway safety as supported by Policy T2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

 5)  Prior to first occupation, details of an electrical vehicle charging point shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details shall include a specification and location of the charging point.  The electrical vehicle charging point shall remain thereafter at all times.

To promote sustainable development as supported by Policy T3 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

 6)  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting that Order) no enlargement, improvement or other alteration permitted by Class A, AA, B, C, D or E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order (as amended), shall be carried out or made to the dwelling without the grant of a further planning permission by the local planning authority.

To ensure any future development on the site maintains the character of the area and protects neighbouring amenity in accordance with Policy EN1 and EN2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

7)     Notwithstanding the driveway and parking areas as shown on the approved plan no. 4182-20-PL002 P6, no development shall take place until further details of a passing bay, parking areas and the widening of the existing driveway have been submitted and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The works shall be completed in full prior to the first occupation of the proposed dwelling and shall remain on site at all times.

Reason: To ensure highway safety of the application site as supported by Policies EN1 and T2 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.