Issue - meetings

            (Prior to consideration of this application, Councillor Mrs Yeates had declared a personal interest and remained in the meeting and took part in the debate and vote.)

            BE/47/19/PL – Addition of first floor to existing bungalow to allow conversion to 2 x 1 bedroom flats and a studio flat, 38 Chalcraft Lane, Bersted  Having received a report on the matter, the Committee voiced concerns that this was a cramped form of overdevelopment that was out of character with the street scene.  The parking provision of 4 spaces was also of concern as Members were not persuaded that there was sufficient space  for that number of vehicles.  The Committee therefore did not accept the officer recommendation to approve and

RESOLVED

That the application be refused for the following reason:-

The proposed development represents a cramped overdevelopment of the site with unsuitable parking causing harm to the character of the area contrary to Policy D DM1 of the Arun Local Plan.