Decision details

Lorraine Hillier and Jo Robb, local ward councillors, stood down from the committee for consideration of this item.

The committee considered application P19/S2061/FUL for the erection of a single storey detached 2-bedroom dwelling, with associated works to facilitate a new access, together with external landscaping (width and height of dwelling reduced and changes to external layout as shown on amended plans received 11th September 2019 and additional fire engine tracking plan received 24th October 2019 and reduction in width of rear patio and pedestrian footpath and details of boundary treatment and levels as shown on amended and additional plans received 5th February 2020 and corrections to existing tree heights, retention of existing close-boarded fence and replacement front hedging as shown on amended plans received 17th June 2020) at Highfield, 17 Stoke Row Road, Peppard Common.

Consultations, representations, policy and guidance, and the site’s planning history were detailed in the officer’s report, which formed part of the agenda pack for the meeting.

The planning officer reported that the report had been updated with an additional planning condition to prevent the use of the flat roof as a balcony or terrace. The planning officer advised the Committee that the proposed development would be acceptable in principle, would safeguard the character and appearance the surrounding area, and would not detract from the living conditions of adjoining residents, would provide adequate amenity for future residents of the proposed dwelling and would not be prejudicial to highway and pedestrian safety. Subject to the conditions suggested in the report, the proposal would be in accordance with Development Plan Policies, Supplementary Planning Guidance and Government Guidance.

Lorraine Hillier, a local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

Jo Robb, a local ward councillor, spoke objecting to the application.

The committee considered that a site visit should be held to assess the impact of the proposed development on the character of and appearance of Stoke Row Road and whether the development would be harmful to important local green space.

RESOLVED; to defer consideration of application P19/S2061/FUL to facilitate a site visit, to allow the committee to ascertain how the proposed development would impact the local area.