Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form five residential flats. Alterations include the formation of a two storey side extension over existing garage, the enlargement of a rear dormer (revised plans received on 14.04.2021).

The Committee considered an application for alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form five residential flats.  Alterations include the formation of a two storey side extension over existing garage, the enlargement of a rear dormer (revised plans received on 14.04.2021). 

Prior to the meeting, Members of the Planning Committee undertook a virtual site visit and written representations were available on the Council’s Website.  At the meeting Dr Horder on behalf of the Neighbourhood Forum addressed the Committee.

Resolved: 

Approved in accordance with the submitted report, subject to condition 6 being amended as follows: 

1.    Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted six car parking spaces shall be marked out and provided on the site in accordance with the plans hereby approved and shall thereafter be retained.? The car parking spaces shall be allocated to the flats as shown on the Drawing No 5961/209/A and made available for the free use of residents of the development for their intended use for the lifetime of the development.? Notwithstanding the approved plans the surface of the parking area shall be fixed/bonded to prevent spillage onto the highway. 

Reason: To ensure highway safety and residential amenity, and in accordance with Policies DE3, TA2 and TA3 of the Adopted Torbay Local Plan 2012-2030 and Policy TH9 of the Adopted Torquay Neighbourhood Plan 2012-2030. 

Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling to form five residential flats. Alterations include the formation of a two storey side extension over existing garage, the enlargement of a rear dormer (revised plans received on 14.04.2021)

This item was deferred to the adjourned meeting of the Planning Committee to be held on 19 July 2021.