Front garden parking space at 136 Hawthorn Road, Bognor Regis

What was proposed

The application proposed front-garden hard-standing for one parking space and a new 3.4-metre vehicle crossover.

“DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATIONThe application proposes new hard-standing in the front garden to accommodate a parking space, along with a new vehicle crossover on to Hawthorn Road.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the design, residential effects and highway impact were considered acceptable under local planning policies.

“The applicant must obtain a license (VCO) for proposed access works through the local Highway Area Office and the dropped kerb extension must be constructed to a specification agreed with the local Highway Area Engineer.”

“SUMMARY The proposed development accords with relevant development plan policies and is recommended for approval subject to the following conditions and informatives. HUMAN RIGHTS ACT The Council in making a decision should be aware of and take into account any implications that may arise from the Human Rights Act 1998.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No public speakers addressed the committee, while the planning officer introduced the application and explained the proposal.

Committee discussion

Members were shown the site plans, visibility, existing front garden, proposed bollard removal and highway features; no questions or comments followed.

“The Officer presented the location and block plan, noting that the property sat mid-terrace. A visibility-splay plan was shown, highlighting the pedestrian pathway to be retained, which Highways had assessed without objection.”

“Photographs of the existing front garden and bollards proposed for removal were displayed, along with an annotated image provided by the Housing team demonstrating that the proposed driveway would meet parking-space standards within both the…”

Minutes

The committee's decision

The committee approved the application conditionally, including conditions on timing, approved plans and highway authority approval for access works.

“Reason: In accordance with Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended). 4INFORMATIVE: The applicant is advised that in addition to obtaining planning permission that they must also obtain formal approval from the highway authority to carry out the site access BR/222/25/HH”

Officer report