Agenda, decisions and minutes

 None received.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee C meeting held on 6 August 2020, be agreed and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That it be noted that the Committee agreed to:

·         GRANT planning permission for the construction of a replacement rear extension at 21 Bousfield Road, SE14.

Subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the report.

The Planning Officer, gave an illustrative presentation recommending the grant of planning permission for the construction of a replacement rear extension at 21 Bousfield Road, SE14.

The Committee noted the report and that the main issues were:

·       Principle of Development

·       Urban Design & Heritage

·       Impact on Adjoining Properties

Following members’ enquiries related to the extension’s height and loss of light.

The Officer clarified the measurements of the extension and advised Members they did not constitute any harm. It was also advised Officers felt the height was acceptable and that there would be no loss of light.

The applicant addressed the Committee describing the property’s condition when it was initially purchased. The applicant had reinstated the property’s Victorian frontage and expressed their pride at this achievement. Members were advised the replacement of the old extension would be an improvement. The applicant acknowledged the objection from the Telegraph Hill Society in regard to the black cladding to be implemented. The use of black cladding was defended by comparisons made to examples of Victorian era black cladding. The applicant concluded that there had been consultation with neighbours, who expressed support for the project.

Members’ enquiries that followed related to materials and objections.

The applicant provided Members with clarification regarding the materials to be used. The applicant reiterated the detail of the objection received by the Telegraph Hill Society.

The Team Leader confirmed there was an objection from the Telegraph Hill Society, but that the Society had not registered to address the objection to the Committee.

Councillors moved the recommendations as outlined in the report. All councillors voted in favour of the recommendations.

RESOLVED - unanimously

That it be noted that the Committee agreed to:

GRANT planning permission for the construction of a replacement rear extension at 21 Bousfield Road, SE14.

Subject to conditions and informatives outlined in the report.

The meeting closed at 20.08 pm