Agenda item

Conversion of existing garages into residential Bungalows.

The Committee considered a report of the Principal Planning Officer regarding an application for the conversion of existing garages into residential bungalows at land adjacent to 27 to 31 Betjeman Close, East Stanley (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Principal Planning Officer provided a detailed presentation of the application which included photograph of the site and a plan of the proposed layout. In addition Members had visited the site the previous day and were familiar with the site and surroundings. He further noted that Councillor Marshall had withdrawn his objection.

Councillor Davinson in referring to page 43 of the report added that there was an adequate supply of garages in the close proximity and therefore did not have as many concerns regarding displacement as in the previously heard application.

Councillor Thompson added that in order to remain consistent the application should be refused given that car parking spaces would be lost.

Councillor Shaw added that although the applications were similar the concerns were not as great. He therefore moved that the application be approved subject to the conditions as listed within the report. Councillor Cordon seconded the proposal.

Councillor Temple commented that he had concerns that the application was being treat differently because of relationships and parking, however noted that he was in favour of the application.

In conclusion the Team Leader North provided some clarification regarding conditions imposed and hours of operation on site.

Upon a vote being taken it was

Resolved:

That the application be approved subject to the conditions as listed within the report.