Issue - meetings

PROPOSAL:  conversion of dwelling into two flats (1 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed); front porch; alterations to roof to form end gable, rear dormer an insertion of three rooflights in front roofslope; single storey rear extension; separate amenity space; refuse storage (as amended by the Addendum and Supplemental Addendum).

The Committee received representation from Councillor Richard Almond, who outlined reasons for seeking refusal of the application.

Councillor Marilyn Ashton proposed refusal for the following reason:

1)            The proposal represented an over intensive use of the site, resulting in a loss of residential amenity to the neighbouring properties by reason of the activity generated by the inappropriate subdivision of this single-family dwelling house into flatted development, contrary to policy CS1 Harrow Core Strategy (2012), D1 London Plan (2021), DM1 Development Management Policies (2013).

The proposal was seconded, put to the vote, and lost.

The Committee resolved to accept the officer recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION

The Planning Committee was asked to:

1)            agree the reasons for approval as set out in the report, and

2)            grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

DECISION:  GRANT

The Committee wished it to be recorded that the decision to grant the application was by a majority of votes.

Councillors Ali, Brown, Maru and Proctor voted to grant the application.

Councillors Ashton, Baxter and Patel voted against the application.