Agenda item

Conversion of existing hotel and outbuildings into 7no. residential units to include erection of new town house adjacent to no. 147 and demolition of extensions to rear of hotel with associated works including 3no.blocks of garages and alterations to car park and driveway to form access and individual gardens (resubmission) [Micklegate] [Site Visit]

Members considered a full application by Mount Vale Venture LLP for the conversion of an existing hotel and outbuildings into 7no. residential units to include the erection of a new town house adjacent to no. 147 and the demolition of extensions to the rear of the hotel together with associated works including 3no.blocks of garages and alterations to car park and driveway to form access and individual gardens (resubmission).

Officers gave an update to Members which included:

·        Two further representations had been received since the publication of the agenda, from the Ward Member and from a neighbour

·        Information had been received from the Public Protection Unit regarding the potential for land contamination meaning that this matter could be conditioned (Condition 19).

·        Full information had now been received on conditions that were previously in draft in the Officer’s report.

Representations in objection were received from Mike Nicholas a neighbour. He also provided a handout to Members which included photographs which included an overlay aspect of the proposed property with the current view. He stated that the property was close to his garden and felt that the proposed three storey building should be two storeys in height and there should be no windows in the gable. He also felt that any window in the gable should be obscured and fixed shut.

Further representations in objection were received from a local resident Daryl Goddard. He also spoke about the glazing of the windows on the northern elevation which overlooked his conservatory kitchen. He stated that although this was obscured, they overlooked and affected his privacy. He requested that the high windows be fixed and this be conditioned and the low windows be obscure glazed.

Representations in support were received from the agent Janet O’Neill. She spoke about the design of the proposed Newington Villa and residential amenity issues.

Resolved:  That the application be approved subject to the conditions listed in the Officer’s report, further information received in respect of land contamination, and those additional ones circulated at Committee;

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

Proposed Lower Ground Floor 3011/101 Rev.B, Proposed Second and Third Floor 3011/104 Rev.C and Proposed Building Sections 3011/107 Rev.B, dated April 2016;

Proposed Block Plan 3011/100 Rev.F, Proposed Ground Floor 3011/102 Rev.F, Proposed First Floor 3011/103 Rev.E, Proposed Site Elevations 3011/105 Rev.F, Proposed Newington Villa Elevations 3011/106 Rev.D and Proposed Coach House Elevations 3011/108 Rev.C, dated May 2016;

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.

17     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any order revoking or re-enacting that Order), unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority the first and second floor windows in the north facing elevation of Newington Villa, the bathroom and landing windows in the north and east facing elevations of Coach House shall at all times be obscure glazed to a standard equivalent to Pilkington Glass level 3 or above.

Reason: In the interests of the amenities of occupants of adjacent residential properties.

Additional condition:  Notwithstanding the details on the approved plans, the proposed new boundary wall enclosing the garden of no. 155 and separating it from the parking area serving no.151, shall be replaced with a fence, details of which shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before being erected.

Reason:  To protect the existing category A Sycamore tree, referred to as T5 in the tree survey and which makes a significant contribution to the amenity of the development.

Reason:     The proposal would provide homes within a sustainable and accessible location and would improve the significance and presence of the grade II listed buildings, and consequently the character and appearance of the Tadcaster Road Conservation Area.