Agenda item - BH2022/01786 - 9 Dyke Road Avenue, Hove - Householder Planning Consent

1.       The Planning Manager introduced the application to the committee.

Answers to Committee Member Questions

2.       Councillor Theobald was informed by the case officer that the rear of the proposals extended by 4.3 metres for the two storey element and by 7.3 metres for the single storey. The councillor stated that neighbours wanted to address the committee but had not registered in time. The councillor requested that the application be deferred to allow

the neighbours to speak to the committee.

3.       The Planning Manager stated that neighbours had been sent the consultation letter from the planning department which states that if neighbours wish to speak, they need to advise of this in their representation. The agenda has been online from Tuesday, a week prior to the meeting, where residents can see which applications are to be discussed.

4.       A vote was taken to defer the application, and by 6 to 1 the committee voted against the motion to defer.

Debate

5.       Councillor Theobald stated they had visited the site and noted that the papers did not show the measurements for the rear extension. It was considered that there would be a loss of privacy and overshadowing for neighbours. The councillor felt sorry for the neighbours and was unable to support the application.

Vote

6.       A vote was taken, and by 5 to 2, the committee agreed to grant planning permission.

7.       RESOLVED: That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives in the report.