Issue - meetings

Members considered a full application for the erection of 4 new residential town houses submitted by Tropicwatch Ltd. 

Officers updated the committee that the following additional condition should be added:

Notwithstanding the information on the approved plans, the height of the development shall not exceed 12.5 metres, as measured from the existing ground level.  Before any works commence on the site, a means of identifying the existing ground level on the site shall be agreed in writing, and any works required on site to mark that ground level accurately during the construction works shall be implemented prior to any disturbance of the existing ground level.  Any such physical works or marker shall be retained at all times during the construction period.

Reason: To establish existing ground level and therefore to avoid confusion in measuring the height of the approved development, and to ensure that the approved development does not have an adverse impact on the character of the surrounding area. 

Ms Ward, a neighbour, addressed the committee and raised concerns about the height of the development and the significant overlooking particularly from the balconies. 

Mr Reeves, the agent for the applicant, addressed the committee in support of the item.