Replacement dwelling and garage at By The Bay, Bracklesham, Chichester

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling and outbuildings to build a replacement dwelling with a detached garage.

“The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of the existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings and the construction of a replacement dwellinghouse and garage.”

“The proposed garage consists of a gable roof design, the ridgeline of the roof runs from the east to the west of the application site. The eaves height of approximately 1.9m and an overall ridge height of approximately 4.8m.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The narrow, deep site contains a single-storey bungalow and outbuildings, within the settlement boundary and Flood Zones 2 and 3.

“The application property is located on the south side of Farm Road, within the East Wittering settlement boundary. The application site is narrow and deep, the property is set back from Farm Road, slightly behind the building line of neighbouring properties. The site is accessible from the front and rear and is located within Flood Zone 2 and 3.”

“The existing property is a detached single storey bungalow, constructed of painted brick elevations, clay tile roof and upvc windows. There are existing outbuildings within the rear amenity area of the application site.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier applications concerned a replacement garage and ancillary home office, and a replacement single dwelling.

“21/01118/DOM REF Replacement of existing garage and ancillary space to home office.”

“22/02599/PRERD PRE Replacement of existing single dwelling with new single dwelling. Constraints…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the design, scale, neighbour impact, highway effects and flood measures were considered acceptable.

“Based on the preceding assessment it is considered that the design and scale of the replacement dwelling is appropriate considering both in terms of design and character, and in its impact on neighbouring amenity. Flood risk has been sufficiently addressed. The proposal therefore complies with all relevant development plan policy and therefore the application is recommended for approval.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council objected, while the Environment Agency and drainage officers raised no objection subject to conditions.

“Please note that all representations are summarised. Comments can be viewed in full on the Council's public access system, and the latest comments from the Parish Council are provided at Appendix A to this report.”

“No objection subject to pre-commencement condition for surface water drainage.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from a parish council representative and two objectors.

What members considered

Members discussed the garage’s void space, privacy, terrace restrictions, property use, loss of light, garage use and the Juliet balcony.

“On the use of the first floor in the garage; [name withheld] explained there had been a number of revisions throughout the course of the application; she assured the Committee that the first floor was a void space and would not be used accommodation.”

“Regarding potential the potential loss of light to number 23; [name withheld] clarified the distance from the rear of the proposed garage to the rear boundary of number 23 and confirmed officers felt the distance was acceptable. Whilst the loss of light was a material consideration there would be no detrimental impact from the development.”

Minutes

The vote

The chairman used a casting vote to support the recommendation to permit the application.

“Following a vote by show of hands, the Chairman used his casting vote to support the report recommendation to permit.”

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The final decision

The application was permitted subject to the report’s conditions and informatives, an additional condition and an amendment concerning the Juliet balcony.

“Resolved; Permit; subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report, the additional condition set out in the Agenda Update Sheet and the amendment to the condition for the Juliette balcony.”

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