Agenda item
This application is referred to the Planning Committee as the applicant is Tendring District Council.
The application involves a single storey ground floor rear extension to the existing dwellinghouse at 102 Nayland Drive which is inside the settlement boundary of Clacton.
Minutes:
It was reported that this application had been referred to the Planning Committee as the applicant was Tendring District Council itself.
Members were informed that the application involved a single storey ground floor rear extension to the existing dwelling house at 102 Nayland Drive which was inside the settlement boundary of Clacton.
The proposal, through a number of internal alterations, sought to convert the ground floor of the property for use by someone with limited mobility. In doing this, the existing sitting room would become a bedroom with en-suite facilities and the rear extension was proposed to provide a sitting room with ramped access from the rear garden.
Members were informed that, in the opinion of Officers, the proposal would not result in harm to the host dwelling or wider street scene in general in regards to the siting, scale or external appearance of the development, nor any material harm to residential amenity nor highway safety.
The Committee had before it the published Officer report containing the key planning issues, relevant planning policies, planning history, any response from consultees, written representations received and a recommendation of approval.
At the meeting, an oral presentation was made by the Council’s Planning Manager (TF) in respect of the application.
Adam Devaux, an Officer of the Council, spoke on behalf of Tendring District Council, in support of the application.
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Matters raised by a Committee Member:- |
Officer’s response thereto:- |
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A member of the Committee asked if the property became vacant, would it remain as Council stock? |
The Planning Officer advised that this would be the case due to the design for disabled needs. |
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Can you confirm that there is enough amenity space after the extension? |
The Planning Officer confirmed that the garden area will be reduced, however the amenity space is still sufficient. |
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Is there an opportunity for a wet room? |
It would be designed as a wet room for that particular type of accommodation. |
Following discussion by the Committee, it was moved by Councillor Alexander, seconded by Councillor Bray and unanimously RESOLVED that the Assistant Director (Planning) (or equivalent authorised officer) be authorised to grant planning permission for the development, subject to the following:
Conditions and Reasons:
1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.
Reason - To comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plan:- A2021/11/01; received 4th May 2021.
Reason - For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.
Informatives:
“Application Approved Without Amendment
The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.”
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