Agenda item

Extension and remodelling with associated landscaping.

The committee considered application P20/S4809/HH for the extension and remodelling with associated landscaping at Mulberry Barn, Church Lane, Rotherfield Peppard.

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 provided background information by explaining that the application had received a site visit by members previously. The proposed development was considered appropriate, as it would maintain the rural aesthetic of the existing site and would not represent harm to the character of the local area. The planning officer therefore considered the application to be an appropriate proposition and recommended the application be approved with the conditions contained in the report.

A statement by Paul Davies, a local resident, was sent to the committee by the democratic services officer prior to the meeting.

Councillor Ray Freeman, a representative of Rotherfield Peppard Parish Council, spoke objecting to the application.

Sarah Flindall, a local resident, spoke objecting to the application.

David Colin, the applicant, spoke in support of the application.

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

A question was raised on the lack of conditions relating to required materials for the proposed development. The officer explained that the application would require clay tiles and wooden windows, as identified in the application, however it was considered that sufficient reliable information had been received to make a condition on building materials unnecessary.

An additional question was asked on the possibility of a conversion for the extension into a fourth bedroom under permitted development. The planning officer responded that the extension could be converted. However, it would not be possible to increase the height of the development without planning permission. The planning officer also confirmed that the original application did not include permitted development.

In response to a further question, the planning officer also clarified the height of the roof, explaining that there would be an increase of thirty centimetres compared to its existing height.

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/S4809/HH, subject to the following conditions;

1: Commencement development within three years - Full Planning Permission

2: Development must be implemented in accordance with plans submitted

3: Development must be implemented in accordance with materials identified on application documentation

4: Scheme for protecting existing trees during development process, including any demolition and clearance, to be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority

5: Details of three parking spaces and turning area to be agreed prior to development above slab level and implemented prior to occupation

6: A scheme showing full details of the proposed subterranean drainage and services should be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to commencement of development

7: Prior to the commencement of the development a report containing the findings of additional bat surveys should be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority