Proposal: Demolish existing bungalow and erect two semi-detached dwelling houses (Amended Proposal)

Applicant: Mr Neville Hyams (Narrate Properties)

Agent: BGA Architects

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reason:

01 The proposed development would have insufficient parking to meet the needs of occupiers and would therefore be likely to result in vehicles parking within the highway to the detriment of highway safety and the free flow of traffic.  Moreover it is considered that the extended access would be unacceptably close to the existing bus stop and that this would restrict future opportunities to improve sustainable transport infrastructure.  The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policy CP3 of DPD1 (Core Strategy) and policies DM3 and DM15 of DPD2 (Development Management).

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern with the proposal and determining the application within a timely manner, clearly setting out the reason(s) for refusal, allowing the Applicant the opportunity to consider the harm caused and whether or not it can be remedied by a revision to the proposal.  The detailed analysis is set out in a report prepared by officers. In the circumstances the proposal is not considered to be sustainable development. The Local Planning Authority is willing to discuss the best course of action and is also willing to provide pre-application advice in respect of any future application for a revised development, should the applicant wish to exercise this option in accordance with the Council's pre-application advice service.

Informative

Please note that this application would be liable for a payment under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) if planning permission had been granted. Therefore if an appeal is lodged and subsequently allowed, the CIL liability will be applied. Any revised application might also be CIL liable.