Issue - meetings

Proposed roof extension to accommodate one residential unit and external alteration to ground floor window to provide access to the flats previously approved under Prior Approval 24/01856/PA and the proposed additional flat on the roof.

Proposed roof extension to accommodate one residential unit and external alteration to ground floor window to provide access to the flats previously approved under Prior Approval 24/01856/PA and the proposed additional flat on the roof.

Due regard was given to the determining issues, conditions, reasons and informatives as detailed in the report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, with particular attention drawn to the significant concerns expressed by Members in respect of the materials proposed to be used for the roof extension and its suitability for the Tonbridge Conservation Area. 

Councillor Mehmet proposed, seconded by Councillor Hoskins that consideration of the planning application be deferred to enable officers to engage with the Applicant to explore the possibility of amending the proposed materials to red brick, to ensure consistency with the existing building, and to incorporate white timber fenestration.  It was also clarified that the scale and setback of the extension were considered acceptable. Following a formal vote, this proposal was supported with 10 Committee Members voting in favour and 4 voting against.

RESOLVED:  That consideration of the planning application be DEFERRED to enable officers to engage with the Applicant to explore the possibility of amending the proposed materials to red brick, to ensure consistency with the existing building, and to incorporate white timber fenestration.