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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

Two storey side extension, first floor rear and side extensions and change of use of building from Public House and three bedroom flat to C3 Residential to create 4no two bedroom flats and 2no one bedroom flats (as amended by plans received November 2020).

Councillor Sean Prendergast declared an interest in that his mother-in-law owned a neighbouring property and advised that he would not take part in the debate or vote on this item.

RESOLVED: That application 20/01098/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the conditions and reasons contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager.

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Two storey side extension, first floor rear and side extensions and change of use of building from Public House and three bedroom flat to C3 Residential to create 4no two bedroom flats and 2no one bedroom flats (as amended by plans received November 2020).

Councillor Sean Prendergast declared an interest in that his mother-in-law owned a property in Pinnocks Lane which was at the back of the proposed development and advised that he would not take part in the debate or vote on this item.

The Senior Planning Officer presented the report in respect of application 20/01098/FP supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

The following Members asked questions of clarification:

·                Councillor Daniel Allen;

·                Councillor David Levett;

·                Councillor Mike Rice.

Points raised included:

·                The parking spaces provided would be challenging for larger vehicles to use due to the lack of space in the parking area shown in the plans.

In response to questions raised, the Senior Planning Officer advised that:

·                Each car parking space had standard dimensions (approx. 4.8m x approx. 2.14m);

·                The Parking SPD dictated that a two bedroomed property would require two spaces and a one bedroomed property would require one space, so to meet the policy, the development would require 10 parking spaces but it only had 4;

·                As this was a sustainable location, a view could be taken on providing fewer spaces, in accordance with the Parking SPD;

·                More spaces had originally been included but Highways had requested that spaces only be provided that would allow vehicles to enter and exit in a forward gear.

Mr Doug Neath thanked the Chair for the opportunity to address the Committee in objection to application 20/01098/FP.

Mr Neath gave a verbal presentation including:

·                He was representing the residents who had complained;

·                They had no objection to the change of use but they objected to a number of serious issues, particularly the extension intended to be built on the existing beer garden;

·                There were insufficient parking spaces and new residents may try find alternative parking in Pinnocks Lane and Pinnocks Close, where parking was already very limited;

·                If the County Council’s proposal to introduce double yellow lines along part of these roads went ahead there would not be enough places for residents to park, and they too may have to resort to parking in the High Street causing even more congestion;

·                There were concerns over the impact of the proposed extension on the residents in Pinnocks Lane - the height of the proposed extension would greatly diminish the outlook of the properties and would drastically cut down the amount of sunlight reaching them. Some of the residents were keen gardeners who grew flowers and vegetables all year round, and this would seriously affect their ability to continue to do so;

·                The extension included three windows which were close to, and overlooked the neighbouring properties, therefore seriously affecting their right to privacy;

·                The proposed balcony was extremely close and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 133