Issue - meetings

PROPOSAL: conversion of dwelling into five flats (1 x studio, 3 x 1 bed and 1 x 2 bed); single and two storey side and rear extensions; single storey rear extension; rear dormer; external alterations (amended plans received).

The Committee received representation from Godfrey O'Callaghan (objector), who urged the Committee to refuse the application.  The applicant (or the agent) did not address the Committee despite being informed to do so.

Councillor Zak Wagman proposed refusal for the following reasons:

1)              the proposal represents an over intensive use of the site by converting this single-family dwelling house into five self-contained flats, to the detriment of the residential amenities within the locality and by reason of the activity generated by the number of future occupiers and the large number of refuse bins stored in the garden area, which will be subdivided into three sections, contrary to policies CS1 Harrow Core Strategy (2012), DM1, DM26 and DM45 Harrow Development Management Plan (2013) and D1 London Plan (2021); and

2)              the two-storey rear extension covers the full width of the original house and comprises a crown roof, which is approximately 6.3m deep, which will appear as visually obtrusive and out of keeping within the locality, contrary to CS1 Harrow Core Strategy (2012), DM1 Harrow Development Management Plan (2013) and D1 London Plan (2021).

This was seconded by Councillor Salim Chowdhury and agreed.

The Committee resolved to refuse officer recommendations.

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 subject to the Conditions listed in Appendix 1 of the report.

DECISION:  REFUSE

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

Councillors Ali, Ashton, Baxter, Chowdhury and Wagman voted to refuse the application.

Councillor Parekh voted against refusing the application.

Councillor Assad abstained from voting.