Variation of Condition re P/2015/0939 (Detached double garage with workshop and storage above to rear of property) Condition P1 Approved plans to increase size of garage and insertion of two additional rooflights.

The Committee considered an application for variation of a condition re P/2015/0939 (detached double garage with workshop and storage above to rear of property) Condition P1 approved plans to increase size of garage and insertion of two additional roof-lights.

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Development Management Committee undertook a site visit and written representations were circulated to members.  At the meeting John Swinson addressed the Committee against the application.  In accordance with Standing Order B4.1 Councillor Amil addressed the Committee.

Resolved:

Refused for the following reasons:

The alterations to the approved scheme, which result in an increase in the height of both the eaves and the ridge, together with the repositioning of the footprint which brings the building closer to the boundary with Woodleys Meadow, results in a building with an unduly bulky and prominent roof.  The roof has a visually intrusive appearance and does not relate well to the surrounding built environment in terms of scale, height and massing, which has a detrimental impact upon the character and visual amenities of the area contrary to DE1 (Design) of the Local Plan and advice contained within the NPPF that seeks to secure good design (Paragraphs 17, 56 and 64). 

The alterations to the approved scheme result in a form of development that by reason of its height and siting closer to the rear boundary of the site, in comparison with the approved scheme, result in a building that has an overbearing relationship to the adjoining property resulting in a detrimental effect on the residential amenity of the occupier,  contrary to Policy DE3 in the Torbay Local Plan 2012-2030 which seeks to ensure that all new development should not unduly impact upon the amenity of neighbouring properties.