Seven apartments at 2 Westfield Road, Beaconsfield

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling and building seven apartments, with the replacement building in a similar position.

“Recommendation - Conditional Permission. Description of Proposed Development 2.1 This application seeks planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a building containing 7 apartments. The application consists of a large corner plot located at the junction of Westfield Road and Burgess Wood Road.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended conditional permission, considering the proposal acceptable in character, residential amenity, highway, drainage and ecological terms.

“Taking into account the Inspectors decision, and having thoroughly considered the planning application in accordance with Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any adverse impacts on the character of the site or locality in general, nor would it lead to any adverse impacts on the amenities of neighbouring properties, or lead to any adverse highway, drainage or ecological impacts.”

Officer report

Objections received

Nine sources objected, citing traffic, parking, safety, noise, character, ecology, previous concerns and covenants.

“Concerns raised include the following: • Increase in traffic • Lack of parking • Increase safety risks to local residents as a result of increase in traffic/parking • Noise pollution…”

“Does not address previous concerns • Out of keeping • Detrimental to character of area • Impact on natural environment and ecology • Covenants restricting development…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A representative of local residents spoke against the application, while a representative of the applicant spoke in support.

The vote

Members voted in favour of approving the application in line with the officer recommendation.

“Members voted in favour of the motion to approve the application in line with the Officer’s recommendation.”

“Speaking in objection: [name withheld], representing local residents Speaking on behalf of the applicant: [name withheld]…”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved in line with the officer recommendation.

“Resolved: that the application be approved, in line with the Officer’s recommendation.”

“Councillor C Caesar did not take part in the vote due to entering the Chamber after the officer had started to present the application.”

Minutes