46 Cordwallis Road – part two / part single storey extension and alterations to outbuilding roof; 48 Cordwallis Road – part two / part single storey extension.

We are commenting jointly on these two applications, which are obviously inter-related. We believe that there is clearly overdevelopment proposed for No. 46, where there is an existing outhouse, and the additional extension will result in more than 50% of the rear garden being built upon. According to the plans this is not an issue at No. 48, which does not have an existing outbuilding. The applications both refer to No.36 as a precedent. However, this property is an end of terrace with side frontage onto Claremont Road. Furthermore the buildings in question were probably constructed before current planning guidelines applied.

July 2010 – 10/01278

The Lodge, Court Road. Variation to Condition 6 of permission 10/00444 to remove raised patio area relating to erection of a detached outbuilding to provide boat storage with ancillary accommodation.

We have commented previously on the various applications for this site, most recently the removal of a condition relating to windows in the north elevation of the building. This condition was removed, permitting velux windows to be included in the construction. The permitted application included a flood risk assessment, because of the relevance to this location. The increase in footprint was offset by the removal of existing structures including a patio area. This application seeks to do away with this condition. Our concerns go beyond this particular application. To grant permissions subject to conditions, which are subsequently disregarded, undermines the integrity of the entire planning process. As a matter of principle, the removal of the patio which was offered as a mitigating course of action as part of the planning application, should be retained as a condition relating to the permission to develop this site.

July 2010 – 10/01120

13 Woodcote. Change of use of garage for physiotherapy treatment unit, with associated works.

The change of use will result in the loss of existing garage / parking spaces. The proposals indicate parking for 4 vehicles off road. However, the dimensions indicated are inadequate and the parking availability is overstated. There is restricted space for on road parking, without restricting access further along Woodcote. Furthermore if change of use is agreed, it is to be hoped that signage is restricted, in order to preserve the residential nature of the area.