Proposal:  Demolish part of dwellinghouse and erect part single/part two storey front extension to western side of dwelling, erect three storey front extension to eastern side of dwelling, erect a three storey rear extension, replace roof and erect dormer to rear and form new vehicular access to Leigh park road (Amended Proposal)(Part Retrospective).

Applicant:  Mr S. Ezra

Agent:  Smart Planning

Mrs Long, a local resident, spoke as an objector to the application. Mr Littler, the applicant’s agent responded.

Planning Permission REFUSED for the following reason:

01  The proposed development, by virtue of the scale, form and architectural features of the resultant dwelling, would cause harm to the appearance of the dwelling at the application site and be a discordant and incongruous addition to the street-scene, thereby not maintaining or enhancing the character or appearance of the Leigh Conservation Area.  The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, policies KP2 and CP4 of DPD1 (Core Strategy), policies DM1 and DM5 of DPD2 (Development Management) and the advice contained within SPD1 (Design and Townscape Guidance).

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

Informative

You are advised that as the proposed alterations equates to less than 100sqm of new floorspace the development benefits from a Minor Development Exemption under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and as such no charge is payable. See www.southend.gov.uk/cil for further details about CIL.