Render, solar panels and canopies at 3 Byron Road, Cheltenham

“DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL 1.1 The application site relates to no. 3, 11, 29, 31 and 35 Byron Road, which are residential dwellings located within St Marks ward. The dwellings are located within The Poets Conservation Area and are finished in a roughcast white render. The applicant is seeking planning permission for the change of render type to smooth from roughcast, the installation of solar panels and new entrance canopies.”

“Furthermore, no information on how the join between the properties will be protected is given. If poorly done this could lead to damp problems or damage to the render.”

“Additionally, there is less than 50mm behind the shared drainage pipes which mark the boundary of the properties. Is the plan to replace these pipes?”

“In response to Members’ questions, officers confirmed that: - It was confirmed that information was not available on whether this application was for all the council owned properties on Byron Road. - Concern was raised about the importance of a precise join between old and new render. The officer confirmed that this was not a planning consideration but would possibly be dealt with under the Party Wall Act 1996.”

“Councillor Oliver put forwards a motion to accept the officer’s recommendation to permit. This was seconded by Councillor Andrews.”

“Voted UNANIMOUSLY for the motion to permit.”

“The matter then went to the vote on the motion to permit in line with the officer recommendation:”