Issue - meetings

Members considered an application for conversion and alterations to storage building to form 5 no. flats and the erection of new two storey attached dwelling following demolition of existing lean-to store and erection of single storey cycle and bin storage, submitted by Park Ridge Ltd.

Officers updated the committee that a revised drawing had been submitted which addressed design issues in relation to windows and entrance door detail and also answered the highway concerns.  The scheme would be excluded from the Residents Parking Scheme.  Officers also reported the views of the Micklegate Planning Panel which were concerned that the quality of the development did not enhance the conservation area and also raised concerns over parking.

Mr Green addressed the committee on behalf of residents of East Mount Road.  Concerns included the view that this scheme was overdevelopment of the site as an existing lean-to would become a 2 storey building.  The design was felt to be out of keeping with the rest of the street with particular reference to the building line of this scheme and the fore-courted nature of the rest of the street. 

Ms Potter, the owner of East Mount House, addressed the committee, with specific concerns about the detrimental impact of the height of the new 2 storey property and the overbearing impact and loss of light.  Mr Proctor, a local resident addressed the committee with concerns about the density of the development and the impact on parking spaces and the overall negative impact of the development on the conservation area.

Members discussed the application and some felt there had not been enough significant improvements since the refusal of the last scheme.