Agenda item

Conversion of garage and pigeon loft to form annexe

accommodation including single storey rear extension following

demolition of stock loft

7 Church Green Road, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0QG

Mr Derek Thompson

Conversion of garage and pigeon loft to form annexe                                 accommodation including single storey rear extension following                                  demolition of stock loft.

7 Church Green Road, Fishtoft, Boston, PE21 0QG

Mr Derek Thompson

The Growth Manager presented the report to the committee and confirmed that the site plan in the pack issued had been incorrect and a correct plan had been provided for reference.  Furthermore the Growth Manager confirmed that the reason the application was tabled was that the applicant was related to an officer of the Council.

No representation was received in respect of this item.

It was moved by Councillor Paul Skinner and seconded by Councillor Jonathan Noble that the committee grant the application in line with officer recommendation subject to the conditions and reasons therein.

Vote:    In Favour:  12.    Against:  0.      Abstention:  0

RESOLVED:    That the application be granted in line with officer recommendation subject to the completion of the Section 106 Planning Obligation, the following conditions and reasons and the informative:

1.      The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. 

Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans;

§  Site Location Plan 1:1250

§  Proposed Elevations and Layout

Reason:  To ensure the development is undertaken in accordance with the approved details and to accord with Adopted Local Plan Policy G1.

3.     The annexe hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling referred to as ‘7 Church Green Road’ as identified on the submitted plans.

Reason:  The annexe would constitute sub-standard living accommodation if separately occupied as a dwelling to the host dwelling by virtue of its outlook and privacy which could not be safeguarded for two dwellings which would undermine amenity.  This condition is in accordance with Boston Borough Local Plan 1999 Policies G1 and C01.

4.     The development permitted by this planning permission shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) Flood Risk Assessment, Version 1, October 2018, including the following mitigation measures detailed within the FRA:

§     Finished floor levels set at a minimum of 500mm above existing

           Ground levels (2.8m ODN)

§     Flood resistant construction techniques, a minimum of 300mm

           above predicted flood depth

The mitigation measures shall be fully implemented prior to occupation and subsequently remain in place.

  Reason: To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants and to accord with the objectives of Boston Borough Local Plan 1999 Policy H3 and National Planning Policy Framework 2018.

5.         No windows, doors or other openings shall be inserted into the accommodation at first floor other than those shown on the ‘proposed elevations and layout’.

Reason:  In the interests of the amenity of adjoining occupiers in accordance with Policy G1 of the Boston Borough Local Plan 1999 and National Planning Policy Framework 2018.

Informative

         You are advised to contact Witham Fourth Internal Drainage Board if there is any change to the surface water or treated water disposal arrangement stated in the application.

In determining this application the authority has taken account of the guidance in paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2018) in order to seek to secure sustainable development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions of the Borough.

It is recorded that Councillor Brian Rush absented from the meeting at this point in the proceedings.