Agenda item

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and new roof to existing rear extension.

The application was brought to committee for determination at the request of Councillor Baxter.

Due to the lifting of the Covid-19 Government lockdown restrictions, a site visit took place, in groups of six, to enable councillors to understand the proposal beyond the plans submitted and the photos taken by the Case Officer.

Councillor Baxter, Wyre Councillor for Victoria and Norcross Ward, addressed the committee.

Following debate, it was proposed by Councillor Moon, seconded by Councillor Orme, and a decision was taken that the application be approved, as per the recommendation but with the additional condition (6) imposed by the Committee, under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, subject to the conditions below:

Conditions:

1.         The development must be begun before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

Reason: This condition is required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.         The development shall be carried out, except where modified by the conditions to this permission, in accordance with the Planning Application received by the Local Planning Authority on 22.01.2021 including the following plans/documents:

•           Site Location Plan as received 22.01.2021

•           Revised Proposed Site Plan and Elevation Plans as received 09.04.2021 - drawing number 428-03 REV B

•           Revised Proposed Floor Plans as received 09.04.2021 - drawing number 428-02 REV B

The development shall be retained hereafter in accordance with this detail.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and so that the Local Planning Authority shall be satisfied as to the details.

3.         The development shall be carried out strictly using those materials specified on the approved plan (428-03 REV B) unless other minor variations are submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority after the date of this permission and before implementation.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the locality and in accordance with Policy CDMP3 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31).

4.         The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) including the mitigation measures detailed within the FRA. The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to first occupation of the development or subsequently in accordance with the timing / phasing arrangements embodied within the scheme, or within any other period as may subsequently be approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants in accordance with Policy CDMP2 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31) and the National Planning Policy Framework.

5.         Prior to the first occupation or use of the development hereby approved, the first floor window in the rear elevation serving the bathroom shall be:

i)          obscure glazed at a scale of 5 (where 1 is hardly obscured and 5 is totally obscured), and

ii)         non-opening unless the parts of the window which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed.

The window(s) (including any subsequent repaired or replacement window) shall be maintained and retained thereafter in accordance with this detail.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of adjoining residents and in accordance with Policy CDMP3 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31).

6. Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, details of a bin store provision (including location, design and materials of construction) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The bin store provision shall be provided in accordance with the approved details prior to first use of the development and shall thereafter be maintained and retained.

Reason:  In the interests of the appearance of the site and locality in accordance with Policy CDMP3 of the Wyre Local Plan (2011-31).