Agenda item

Two storey pitched roof extension to side and rear (resubmission). [Holgate Ward]  [Site Visit].

Members considered a full application by Mr M Jones for a two storey pitched roof extension to side and rear (resubmission).

The Planning Officer stated that the recommendation was that the application be refused because of the impact on the neighbour at number 3.  The application was a resubmission and sought permission for a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. The only difference between this application and the recently approved scheme had been that this application sought to reinstate an additional 1.5 metres depth to the rear (at first floor level) of the proposed two storey extension. The additional 1.5 metres was requested to be removed from the previous scheme in order that the impact of the proposal upon the neighbouring property number 3 Enfield Crescent be reduced.

The applicant informed Members that he had recently purchased the property on the basis that an extension could be built.  He had a young family and also had relatives who lived out of the area and who came to visit.  It was currently a three-bedroomed property.  The proposed extension would make the property more amenable and would add to the stock of family accommodation.   The property was on a corner plot on a hill and, because of its position, it would appear to be a one-storey extension to the residents of number 3.  There would be no issues in respect of light.

Members commented that the site visit had been very useful in demonstrating the differences in height between the two properties, as this was not clearly evident from the plans.

RESOLVED: That the application be approved subject to the following conditions:¹

1.      The development shall be begun not later than the expiration of the three years from the date of this permission.

Reason:        To ensure compliance with Sections 91 to 93 and

Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by section 51 of the Compulsory  Purchase Act 2004.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following plans:-

                  J/EC/03, J/EC/04

      or any plans or details subsequently agreed in writing by the

      Local Planning Authority as amendment to the approved

      plans.

                              Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the

                                                development is carried out only as approved by the

                                                Local Planning Authority.

3.      The materials to be used externally shall match those of the existing buildings in colour, size, shape and texture.

                              Reason:  To achieve a visually acceptable form of

                                                  development.

4.      Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order), no door, window or other opening additional to those shown on the approved plans shall at any time be inserted in the side elevation of the extension.

               Reason:  In the interests of the amenities of occupants of

                       adjacent residential properties in accordance with

                                                  policy GP1 and H7 of the Development Control

                                                  Local Plan.

               5       The hours of construction, loading or unloading on the site shall be confined to 8:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 13:00 Saturday and no working on Sundays or public holidays.

                              Reason: To protect the amenities of adjacent residents.

REASON:      In the opinion of the Area Planning Sub-Committee the proposal, subject to the conditions listed above, would not cause undue harm to interests of acknowledged importance, with particular reference to the living conditions of the neighbouring

property by reason of loss of light, overbearing or loss of privacy and would not harm the appearance of the host dwelling or the street scene. As such the proposal complies with Policy GP1 and H7 of the City of York Development Control Local Plan.