First-floor bungalow extension at 61 Barton Lane, Barton on Sea, New Milton

What officers recommended

Officers recommended refusal because the roof design would be intrusive and incongruous, and ecological information about bats was outstanding.

“Without this information, the Authority cannot meet its statutory requirements, nor can it be certain that the proposal is capable of being made acceptable in planning or ecological terms. As such afurther reason for refusal must therefore be introduced on ecological impacts. As such the proposal would be contrary to Policy DM2 of the Local Plan Part 2.”

“Reason(s) for Refusal: 1.By reason of the introduction of a gabled roof form, coupled with the increase in ridge height and bulky dormer, the proposed extension would result in an intrusive and incongruous form of development that would be harmful to the street scene and detract from the distinctive character of the group of dwellings that provide the context to the application site, as such the proposed development would be contrary to Policy ENV3 of the Local Plan Part 1,…”

Officer report

Comments from others

The town council considered the proposal acceptable, while the ecologist required a bat emergence survey; one representation supported and one opposed it.

“Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy Policy ENV3: Design quality and local distinctiveness Local Plan Part 2: Sites and Development Management 2014 DM2: Nature conservation, biodiversity and geodiversity Supplementary Planning Guidance And Documents SPD - New Milton Local Distinctiveness Neighbourhood Plan New Milton Neighbourhood Plan Policy NM4 - Design Quality Policy NM13 - Barton-on-Sea National Planning Policy Framework National Planning Policy Guidance Plan…”

“7COUNCILLOR COMMENTS No comments received 8CONSULTEE COMMENTS Comments have been received from the following consultees: Ecologist Holding objection - a PRA appraisal has been carried out which identifies that one bat emergence survey is required. An objection will be held to this application until the recommended survey is undertaken, and appropriate mitigation and compensation measures are provided.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant and a New Milton Town Council councillor were listed as public participants, with no comments recorded.

The committee decision

Delegated authority was given to consider a Phase 2 ecology survey and then grant permission subject to conditions on implementation, plans, glazing and materials.

“That Delegated Authority be given to the Service Manager Development Management for receipt of and consideration of a Phase 2 ecology survey and then to GRANT PERMISSION subject to conditions drafted by Officers (to include: 3 years to implement, schedule of plans, obscure glass to dormer window, materials to match).”

Minutes