Two detached dwellings at 3 Tangmere Road, Tangmere, Chichester

What was proposed

The application proposed two detached, two-storey dwellings with garages, driveways and associated works in the garden of an existing house.

“The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of two detached dwellings to be constructed within the garden of 3 Tangmere Road. The site is located within the Tangmere Settlement Boundary Area and within the Tangmere Conservation Area. The proposal is appropriately designed and sited to conserve and enhance the character of the Conservation Area and would make provision for two new dwellings in a sustainable location.”

“The application site is situated within the Tangmere Conservation area, towards the northern end, which features a mixture of modern additions, positive structures of interest, and listed buildings, with the application site being a positive structure of interest. The street scene overall is fairly diverse, with predominantly large detached and semi- detached dwellings.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contained a semi-detached house on a large plot within the settlement boundary and conservation area, with mature planting and an archaeology priority area.

“The application site is located within the Tangmere Settlement Boundary Area. The site currently contains a two-storey semi-detached dwelling. The application site faces Tangmere Road on the principal western elevation, situated behind a long driveway and located centrally on a large plot.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier applications included a single dwelling scheme, works to the existing house and a previous proposal for two dwellings.

“24/00760/DOM PER Demolition of 3 bay garage, erection of a single garage, internal alterations, single storey rear extension and changes to fenestration.”

“25/00937/FUL PDE Erection of 2 no. dwellings and associated works. Alternative to TG/24/00759/FUL.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the design, layout, residential amenity, highway access, ecology and flood risk were considered acceptable, subject to controls and contributions.

“The application site is located in a residential area and is surrounded by residential development. The existing property at 3 Tangmere Road sits in a large plot with amenity space to the south, where the proposed dwelling would be sited. Officers have considered the objections raised by third parties in relation to the loss of privacy…”

“The site is wholly within present day fluvial/tidal flood zone 1 (low risk). However, the latest surface water flood risk maps show that some parts of the rear garden of the site are at risk of surface water flooding. The new houses are however located out of the area of risk.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The committee heard from a Tangmere Parish Council councillor and the agent before officers answered questions.

Committee discussion

Members discussed construction hours, construction parking, trees and the site’s position within the settlement boundary and conservation area.

“[name withheld] outlined the site location which was located within both the Tangmere settlement boundary and conservation area. She highlighted the TPO trees at the rear of the site and set away from the proposed development.”

“[name withheld] detailed the trees which were to be removed, she confirmed these were not species that the LPA would consider for TPO’s, as their removal would not result in any harm to the character or appearance of the conservation area. The trees to be retained would enhance the site.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee resolved to defer for a Section 106 agreement and then permit the application, subject to the report’s conditions and additional conditions.

“Resolved; defer for S106 then permit, subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report, including the additional condition given as a verbal update and the additional condition to the CEMP.”

Minutes