Two storey side extension.

The proposal was for a two storey side extension.  It had been referred to Committee by Councillor Mrs Morris to discuss the impact upon the character and amenities of the area.

Members’ attention was brought to the main agenda papers and the late observation sheet which amended the report before the Committee. 

The Committee was addressed by the following speakers:

Against the Application:        Mr Varnham

For the Application:               Mr Derek Evans

Parish Representative:          -

Local Member:                       Cllr. Mrs. Morris

Members asked questions of clarification from the speakers and officers. 

It was moved by the Chairman and duly seconded that the recommendation in the agenda to grant planning permission subject to conditions 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 dwelling as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks Allocations and Development Management Plan..

3)    The two first floor rear windows shall be obscure glazed and fixed shut below a height of 1.7m above internal floor level prior to first use of the development hereby approved and shall be permanently retained as such thereafter.

To protect the privacy of the adjoining neighbours in accordance with the provisions of policy EN2 of the Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015.

4)    Prior to the commencement of development, including any clearance of the site, details shall be provided in writing to and be approved by the Local Planning Authority  of the means of protection of the rear boundary trees/hedge during the construction period.  The means of protection shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme for the duration of the building works.  The existing rear boundary hedge shall be retained at a minimum height of 3.5m’s.  Should the hedge die, become diseased or be damaged new trees/hedge shall be planted to a height and in a position to be agreed with the LPA.

To protect the outlook and amenities of the residents abutting the site in accordance with the provisions of policy EN2 of the Allocations and Development Management Plan 2015.

5)    No windows, other than those shown on the approved drawings shall be added to the first floor without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

To protect the privacy of the surrounding residents in accordance with the provisions of policy EN2 of the ADMP.

6)    Prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details shall be submitted to and be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority of the proposed internal finished ground floor level.  The submitted plan shall also indicate the internal ground floor level of the existing house and the ground levels surrounding the extension.  The scheme shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

To ensure a satisfactory appearance and to minimise the impact upon surrounding residents in accordance with the provisions of policies EN1 and EN2 of the ADMP.

7)    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Site Plan, NF/1601/103 received 8.1.15, TR/0310/013 received 17.3.15, TR/0310/017-3 and NF/1601/116 received 7.5.15.

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