Agenda item - BH2022/01791 - 22 Osmond Road, Hove - Householder Planning Consent

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Agenda item

BH2022/01791 - 22 Osmond Road, Hove - Householder Planning Consent

Minutes:

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

 

Speakers

 

2.    Ward Councillor Allcock addressed the committee and stated that they objected to the extension as it would be overbearing, too close to neighbours and would result in the loss of mature trees. The existing small gap between neighbours would be reduced with a negative impact on the streetscene. Ward Councillor O’Quinn addressed the committee and stated that they noted the gap between properties would be less than 1 metre. The cypress trees won’t survive the construction process. The proposal will result in loss of light to neighbours. The scheme is an over development with lots of objections.

 

3.    Andy Parsons addressed the committee as the agent and stated that more space was needed for the owner’s family. The proposals maintain a path width at the side of the property, which is lower than the neighbour at 24. Following advice from the case officer the scheme has been reduced. The client and the neighbours want the trees to remain. The construction works will stay away from the trees. The extension is much needed in this multi-generational home.

 

Answers to Committee Member Questions

 

4.    Councillor Hills was informed that the existing trees were not protected and the light to the trees was assessed and found acceptable. Two conditions covered the protection of trees.

 

Debate

 

5.    Councillor Yates stated that they understood the concerns, however the proposals were well designed with marginal impact. The loss of vegetation was acceptable as it had limited amenity value. The councillor supported the application.

 

Vote

 

6.    A vote was taken, and the committee agreed unanimously 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.

 

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