Agenda item

Loft conversion involving increased roof height, dormer windows and two storey rear extension (resubmission)

The Committee considered a report of the Principal Planning Officer regarding a loft conversion involving increased roof height, dormer windows and two storey rear extension at 15 West Lane, Hawthorn (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Principal Planning Officer gave a detailed presentation on the application which included photographs of the site.  Members had visited the site the previous day and were familiar with the location and setting.  A representation had been received from Councillor D Boyes, local Member, objecting to the application on the grounds that it did not fit in with the existing street scene.

Mr B Robinson, applicant, addressed the Committee.  The intention was to construct the dwelling to retain as many of the original features as possible, including the bay windows and arched vestibule to the front.  An original application was withdrawn because it was considered to be overbearing, and a second application submitted whereby the footprint of the rear extension had been increased up to the boundary of the neighbouring property.  The dormer windows would result in the property having a cottage style appearance and the roof of the property would be one of many different roof styles in the street.

Resolved:

That the application be approved, subject to the conditions detailed in the recommendations in the report.