Garage conversion and windows at 7 Golden Street, Deal

“7 Golden Street is a modern 2 storey infill dwelling constructed in the 1980’s with a pitched and hipped roof over about two thirds of its width with the remainder having a parapeted element. The elevations comprise partial red brick to the ground floor with white painted render the first floor, timber sash windows with a parapet and slate roof. There is a double garage to the ground floor with white roller shutter doors with 2 bay windows to the first floor.”

“The site is located within the designated Middle Street Conservation Area and is surrounded by Grade II listed buildings.”

“The proposals would be suitable in scale, character and materials to the existing dwelling with no harm to visual amenity. Subject to the imposition of conditions there would be no harm to the residential amenities of the occupants of surrounding properties or highway safety. The character and appearance of the designated conservation area and the setting of adjacent listed buildings would be preserved.”

“I PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED, subject to conditions:”

“Section 66 – “In considering whether to grant planning permission for development which affects a listed building or its setting,”...“shall have special regard to the desirability of preserving the building or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.” “a local authority shall have regard to the desirability of preserving features of special architectural or historic interest, and in particular, listed buildings.” Kent…”

“Deal Town Council – Object to the proposal – • Adverse impact on the surrounding conservation area. • Proposed rear windows resulting in overlooking to properties located to the rear. • Dwarf wall being out of keeping with the area (Officer comment – this element has now been removed).”

“RESOLVED: (a) That Application No DOV/25/00961 be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“(b) That powers be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to settle any necessary planning conditions in line with the issues set out in the recommendation and as resolved by the Planning Committee.”