Two-storey side extension and a glazed link to a car port with room in the roof space.

The proposal sought planning permission for a two-storey side extension and a glazed link to a car port with room in the roof space. The application had been referred to the Committee by Cllr McGregor for the following reasons which were broadly in line with the Town Council’s reasons for objections:

1)    The design did not fit in with the Character Area Assessment,

2)    The application was overbearing and not compatible with the local area,

3)    Proximity with its neighbours infringement of privacy and breach of policy EN2,

4)    Drainage issues,

5)    The glass was out of character and intrusive to neighbouring properties, and

6)    The existing trees were substantial and there was nothing to mitigate potential root damage or ecological impact.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and late observation sheet.

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officer. Questions focused on the glazing of the glass walkway. It was also confirmed by the Officer that the previous application had permitted development rights removed which was why planning permission had been requested.

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

Members discussed the application and it was moved by Cllr Edwards-Winser and duly seconded that an additional condition be added to reduce light spillage which could come from the glazed link.

Members discussed the amendment.

The amendment was put to the vote motion was put to the vote and it was agreed.

Debate continued on the substantive motion.

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 application form dated 12 October 2021, and materials referred to on page 17 of the Design & Access Statement dated October 2021.

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 approved shall be implemented in accordance with the Arboricultural Recommendations and Method Statement outlined within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement by Canopy Consultancy dated September 2021 and in accordance with drawings SK100 Rev P2 Car Port Foundation Proposals and 21-1239-TPP Tree Protection Plan.

To protect the trees under woodland Tree Preservation Order on site, in the interests of the visual amenity of the area, in accordance with Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

4)     No external lighting shall be installed on the land until such details have been submitted to and approved by the Council. Any proposed lighting shall be designed in accordance with guidelines from the Bat Conservation Trust "Bats and Lighting in the UK". The installation of external lighting shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

In the interests of preserving biodiversity, in accordance with Policy SP11 of the Sevenoaks Core Strategy.

5)     The development hereby approved shall be implemented in accordance with the following approved plans: E001 Site Location Plan, P150 Proposed Site Plan , P200 Rev P4 Proposed Floor Plans, P450 Proposed Elevations, SK100 Rev P2 Car Port Foundation Proposals, 21-1239-TPP Tree Protection Plan.

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

6)     Prior to development reaching the damp proof course details of the glazed link shall be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority which restrict and reduce light spillage from the first floor glazed link. The approved scheme shall be implemented prior to completion of the development and retained thereafter.

In the interests of the visual amenity of the local area as supported by policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan.

Informatives

1)    The applicant is advised that this permission in no way purports to grant permission for any other amendments to the house which do not accord with permission 15/03069/FUL and which are not specifically referred to in the description of works to which this application relates. The applicant is advised that any such amendments should be formalised through the submission of a separate application for planning permission, as necessary.