Householder alterations at 40 Selhurst Road, Brighton

What was proposed

The application concerned householder planning consent, including extensions, patio doors, boundary screening and a ground source heat pump.

“Councillor Cattell was informed that the raised ground levels to the rear exceed permitted development rights. If the committee refuse the application, then it is possible that the applicant would be required to reinstate the original ground levels. The Planning Manager confirmed that if the application were refused then the situation would be looked at. It was noted that the applicant would have the right of appeal.”

“Councillor Sheard was informed that the majority of the works were retrospective, including the patio doors to the study. It was noted that the condition regarding the boundary hedging required Cherry Laurel, as this would be dense, evergreen and would maintain privacy.”

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Neighbour concerns

A resident said the proposed hedge would not screen the full boundary and asked for obscure glazing to the patio doors.

“Philip Leppard addressed the committee as a resident and thanked the case officer for their diligence. The hedge proposed does not reach the garage wall on the boundary. This means not all the boundary will be screened. Please ensure that the hedge continues all the way to the garage.”

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Who spoke

A resident addressed the committee about screening and glazing, while the applicant supported approval and described the works and proposed conditions.

Members’ questions

Members discussed glazing, boundary screening, raised ground levels, retrospective works, the heat pump and the proposed hedge.

“Councillor Robinson was informed that the obscure glazing was considered translucent, however, the proposed boundary screening will resolve this.”

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Condition amended

Members proposed adding fixed planters so the hedge could extend to the garage, and unanimously agreed the amendment.

“Councillor Shanks proposed that condition 2 be enhanced to include reference to fixed planters allowing the hedging to extend to the garage. Wording to be agreed.”

“The committee voted unanimously to amend condition 2.”

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The vote

The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission.

“A vote was held, and the committee agreed unanimously to grant planning permission.”

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The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions and informatives in the report.

“RESOLVED: That the Committee has taken into consideration and agrees with the reasons for the recommendation set out in the report and resolves to GRANT planning permission subject to the Conditions and Informatives in the report.”

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