Agenda item

Loft conversion to form room in roofspace.

The Planning Service Manager informed the Committee that two further objections to the planning application had been received.

Mrs Iffat Iqbal, applicant, spoke in favour of the application.

RESOLVED toGRANT PLANNING PERMISSION SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS.

Conditions

1.       The development hereby permitted shall be completed in accordance with the deposited details as amended by the revised plans received on the 11th March 2015 showing a reduction the size of the rear gable window, correcting an inaccuracy in the front elevation drawing and reducing the size of the side dormer by setting it further toward the rear of the roof slope.

2.       The materials to be used in any exterior work shall be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwelling.

3.       The window on the dormer facing No. 212 Oakdale Road and within the gable end of the rear elevation shall be obscure glazed. Obscure glazed windows shall be installed within the dormer and gable end within 1 month from the date of this decision and shall be retained thereafter for the lifetime of the development. The window on the dormer shall have a single opening light only, as shown on the approved drawing received on the 11th March 2015, at all times.

4.       No works permitted under Class A, B, C or E of Part 1 Schedule 2 of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Amendment) (No.2) (England) Order 2008 (or in any provision equivalent to that Class in any Statutory Instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order) shall be undertaken without the prior express consent of the Local Planning Authority.

Reasons

1.       For the avoidance of doubt.

2.       To ensure a satisfactory development, in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014).

3.       To prevent the overlooking of the adjoining properties, in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014).

4.       To protect the visual amenity of the area, in accordance with the aims of Policy 10 of the Aligned Core Strategy (September 2014).

Reasons for Decision

In the opinion of the Borough Council the proposed development is visually acceptable, results in no significant impact on neighbouring residential properties or highway safety.  The proposal therefore accords with Policy 10 (Design and Enhancing Local Identity) of the Aligned Core Strategy 2014 and saved Policies H10 (Extensions) and ENV1 (Development Criteria) of the Gedling Borough Replacement Local Plan.

Notes to Applicant

The attached permission is for development which will involve building up to, or close to, the boundary of the site.  Your attention is drawn to the fact that if you should need access to neighbouring land in another ownership in order to facilitate the construction of the building and its future maintenance you are advised to obtain permission from the owner of the land for such access before beginning your development.

The proposed development lies within a coal mining area which may contain unrecorded coal mining related hazards. If any coal mining feature is encountered during development, this should be reported immediately to The Coal Authority on 0845 762   6848. Further information is also available on The Coal Authority website at www.coal.decc.gov.uk.Property specific summary information on past, current and future coal mining activity can be obtained from The Coal Authority's Property Search Service on 0845 762 6848 or at www.groundstability.com.

Planning Statement - The Borough Council has worked positively and proactively with the applicant in accordance with paragraphs 186 to 187 of the National Planning Policy Framework. In particular the Council has sought revisions to try to improve the impact of the proposal on the street scene.