Self-build detached bungalow at 3 Manor Close, Bearsted

What was proposed

The application proposed a three-bedroom self-build bungalow with a separate access, driveway crossover and two parking spaces.

“MAIN REPORT 1. DESCRIPTION OF SITE 1.01 This rectangular shaped plot is a residential garden land located to the rear of no.3 Manor Close and no.2b Manor Rise. The garden plot has a verdant appearance and is enclosed on three sides by close board fencing and matured hedgerow.”

“Aerial view of application site 2. PROPOSAL 2.01 The proposed 3-bedroom bungalow has an L-shaped footprint and is constructed of Wienerberger Kasandra multistock bricks. The bungalow has a depth of approximately 10-15 metres and maximum width of 23 metres. The roof of the bungalow is pitched with the roof ridge at a height of 4.5 metres, and eaves height of 2.5 metres.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Four residents objected, the parish council raised no objection or support, and the waste authority had no objection.

“LOCAL REPRESENTATIONS Local Residents: 4.01 4 representations received objecting to the application for the following (summarised) reasons: • Over development of the garden plot • Development Proposal is incompatible with the local character. • The access drive too narrow • The scheme would cause overlooking and loss of privacy to its neighbours. Bearsted Parish Council…”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillor Springett, a representative for objectors and the agent for the applicant addressed the committee.

Committee decision

The committee unanimously refused permission because traffic noise and disturbance close to neighbouring properties would significantly harm residential amenities.

“Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of Development Management, the Committee resolved to refuse permission. In making this decision, the Committee considered that noise and disturbance associated with traffic flows in very close proximity to neighbouring properties would have a significant detrimental impact on residential amenities enjoyed by numbers 3, 4 and 4a Manor Close and number 4 Manor Court, contrary to Policies LPRHOU2, LPRHOU4 and LPRSP15.”

“Noise and disturbance associated with traffic flows in very close proximity to neighbouring properties would have a significant detrimental impact on residential amenities enjoyed by numbers 3, 4 and 4a Manor Close and number 4 Manor Court, contrary to Policies LPRHOU2, LPRHOU4 and LPRSP15.”

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