Agenda item

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of new 2 storey dwelling with habitable roof space (as per amended plans received 3 December 2020) (As per parking plans received 17 December 2020, updated to reflect amendments submitted 3 December).

The committee considered application P20/S3674/FUL for the demolition of an existing bungalow and the erection of new 2 storey dwelling with habitable roof space (as per amended plans received 3 December 2020) (as per parking plans received 17 December 2020, updated to reflect amendments submitted 3 December) at 2A Wootton Road, Henley-on-Thames.

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 this meeting.

The planning officer reported that paragraph 6.4 of the report contained an error. The wording stated that, “the proposed footprint is approximately 30% larger than the existing dwelling on site and some 15 % smaller than the immediate neighbour to the north”. In fact, the footprint was 15% larger, but this did not affect the acceptability of the proposal. Planning officers considered that the proposed development had a layout which respected the existing settlement pattern, the character of the site and surrounding residential area. It was considered to be of a size and scale which would sit comfortably within the existing street scene.  It was intended that the materials to be used in the development would be of good quality, and a suggested condition requiring the submission of a full schedule of materials, to be first approved by the council, would ensure appropriate compliance.

The planning officer also reported that some of the objections related to a possible loss of neighbours’ light. In response to this, the planning officer reported that the proposed dwelling would be set forward approximately 9.8 metres of the neighbour at 2 Wootton Road. With reference to a plan at paragraph 6.14 of the report, the planning officer advised the committee that the proposed dwelling would not obstruct the 45 degree sight line when measured from the centre of the windows serving habitable rooms of the neighbour. The proposed dwelling was not considered by officers to result in any significant impact on the light and/or outlook of the side facing windows at 2 Wootton Road.

Councillor Ken Arlett, a representative of Henley-on-Thames Town Council, spoke in support of the application.

Mr. Luke Thompson, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

Ms. Stephanie Outlaw, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

In response to a question in respect of landscaping, the planning officer reported that proposed condition 3 dealt with landscaping (including hard surfacing and boundary treatment), with all such details to be first approved by the council.  A quality finish to the development was a key feature to its success and this condition would assist greatly in ensuring this.

A motion moved and seconded, to grant planning permission was declared carried on being put to the vote.

RESOLVED: to grant planning permission for application P20/S3674/FUL subject to the following conditions:

1.    Commencement within three years

2.    Development in accordance with the approved plans

3.    Landscaping (including hard surfacing and boundary treatment) details to be agreed

4.    Surface water drainage works details to be agreed

5.    Foul drainage works to be agreed

6.    Sample materials to be agreed

7.    Sustainable design and construction details to be agreed

8.    Ridge Heights and levels as shown on the plans

9.    Rooflights to be flush fitting

10.Rooflights on south elevation to have obscure glass or be at least 1.7m

above floor level

11.Existing vehicular access to be improved

12.Vision splays to be provided

13.Parking & Manoeuvring Areas Retained in accordance with the approved plans

14.No Garage conversion into accommodation

15.Development in accordance with the ecological appraisal

16.Withdrawal of Permitted Development rights for outbuildings

17.Withdrawal of Permitted Development rights for walls, fences etc

18.Withdrawal of Permitted Development rights for extensions and alterations to the dwelling