Issue - meetings

To consider retrospective planning permission for retention of single garage following demolition of existing two sheds

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00681/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

The Committee heard that the application was brought before the committee as it was a council-owned project. The site originally contained two dilapidated timber sheds and two garages. The sheds were replaced with a new garage, and alterations were made to the two existing garages, including raising their height to match the new garage, in order to allow for continuous guttering.

The two altered garages were raised in height to match the new garage, which protruded approximately 0.9 metres beyond the original building line.

While the new structure appeared slightly incongruous within the setting, it was noted that maintaining the original design and size would not have allowed for a functional garage space under planning rules, as it would have been too small to park a car.

The Senior Planning Officer acknowledged the visual discrepancy but stated that the larger size of the new garage, which extended slightly beyond the original footprint, was necessary to make it a usable space for parking, thereby enabling the council to generate revenue. The Senior Planning Officer concluded that the balance between functionality and appearance justified the recommendation for approval.

A recorded vote* was taken on the application and it was RESOLVED that

application 24/00681/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out below:-

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

267/836-P3; Site Location Plan;

* Recorded Vote

For – Councillors Julie Ashley-Wren, Rob Broom, Forhad Chowdhury, Nazmin Chowdhury, Peter Clark, Akin Elekolusi, Coleen Houlihan, Claire Parris, Graham Snell, Carolina Veres and Anne Wells.

Against – 0

Abstentions – 0

Absent – Councillors Kamal Choudhury, Lynda Guy and Ellie Plater.