Garden fence trellis at 34 Hornbeam Road, Guildford

The site

The site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling in a residential urban area, with off-street parking and a rear garden boundary.

“The application site comprises a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located on Hornbeam Road. The dwelling is constructed of brick with a tiled pitched roof. It is set back from the carriageway and benefits from off-street parking within its curtilage.”

“The site is located within a residential area, urban area and is situated in the Bellfields & Slyfield ward.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the trellis’s height, materials and open design would avoid harm to the area, the property and neighbouring living conditions.

“LPDMP Policy D4 states that development proposals are expected to demonstrate high quality design, including in relation to scale, appearance and materials. LPDMP Policy H4 adds that development proposals for residential extensions and alterations are required to have regard to the impact on the street scene of the area. The proposed trellis would be constructed from timber and would feature gaps within the panels due to its criss-cross design.”

“The additional height is not considered to adversely impact surrounding properties, given the lightweight and open nature of the trellis. The proposed trellis, with its open design, would not appear as oppressive as a solid structure and is considered more appropriate for a residential garden boundary treatment.”

Officer report

Consultation and comments

No consultation responses were stated, and no letters of representation were received.

“Public consultation has been carried out in accordance with Article 15 of the Development Management Procedure Order (as amended) a…”

“No letters of representation have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Management Specialist presented the application and explained its referral to committee because the property was council-owned.

What members discussed

Members were shown the site, existing boundary and proposed trellis; officers said it would help safeguard a child with autism.

“Members were shown the application site, existing boundary treatment and the proposed trellis. Officers explained that the purpose of the additional trellis was to help safeguard a child with autism. It was considered that the proposal would RECORDED VOTE LIST”

“FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 1. Councillor Lizzie Griffiths X 2. Councillor Maddy Redpath X 3. Councillor Stephen Hives X 4. Councillor Dominique Williams X 5. Councillor Joanne Shaw X 6. Councillor Howard Smith X 7. Councillor Patrick Oven X 8. Councillor Masuk Miah X 9. Councillor Bilal Akhtar X 10. Councillor Sue Wyeth-Price X 11. Councillor Cait Taylor X TOTALS 11 0 0”

Minutes

The vote

The motion to approve was carried unanimously, with 11 votes for, no votes against and no abstentions.

“No Members indicated that they wished to speak on the application, and the Chair moved the motion to approve application 25/P/01433 subject to the conditions and reasons as set out in the Officer’s report. The motion was seconded by Councillor Miah and was carried.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the officer recommendation.

“RESOLVED: That application 25/P/01433 be APPROVED, subject to the conditions and reasons as set out in the Officer’s report.”

Minutes