Swimming pool house at 20 Monks Way, Fareham

“Site Description 2.1 This application relates to a detached dwelling located on the southern side of Monks Way to the north of Salterns Road.”

“Description of Proposal 3.1 Planning permission is sought for the erection of a detached outbuilding to form a swimming pool house enclosing a swimming pool within the Monks Way frontage of the site.”

“Relevant Planning History 5.1 The following planning history is relevant:”

“P/23/1649/FP Construction of replacement two storey dwelling and outbuilding in front garden Permission 29-01-24”

“Having regard to the above, and due to the mixed character of the area, Officers are of the view that the design is acceptable, and the proposal would comply with Policy D1 of the Fareham Local Plan 2037.”

“Representations 6.1 Eleven letters of representation from six different households have been received which raise the following concerns:”

“Overdevelopment of the front garden • Impact adversely on the street scene • Height of the proposed pool house impacting detrimentally on the street scene • The scale is not in keeping with the character of the area • Increase in noise levels, likely to disturb residents • Consider recommending scaled-down alternatives • Extends way past the end of the current garage building • Concerns about the use of almost black aluminium cladding • Unsympathetic materials and design •…”

“Councillor S Dugan declared a personal interest for this item as his daughter and the applicant’s daughter are friends and went to school together.”

“Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to: -”

“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)”

“(i) GRANT planning permission, subject to: -”

“(a) make any necessary modification, deletion or addition to the proposed conditions.”