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wouldn’t want to bring the dwelling further forward at the front and leave no room for
parking and turning.
Mr Hart showed the plans of the proposals including the elevations and the street
scene at the front.
Mr Downes, speaking on behalf of the adjoining residents, advised that there was not
an objection in principle. He considered however that the new dwelling should be of a
similar character – either single storey or with rooms in the roof slope only. Dwellings
in the locality were chalet style with the first floor generally in the roof space. In this
case the first floor is not within roof space but is a conventional two storey dwelling
with a third floor in the roof space.
Mr Downes considered that there were significant deficiencies in the drawings. There
were different dimensions to the side. No hedgerows or trees are shown on the
boundaries. He considered that the plans should show the correct boundary. He
suggested that if the plans were correct this could result in a narrower dwelling than
shown. He considered that the proposal would have an impact in terms of loss of
sunlight and daylight. He pointed out that the bedroom in side of 309 will be severely
affected. The two and a half storey building will bring a sense of enclosure.
Mr Downes considered that the dwelling comes too far forward and too far back and
he felt it is too much for the site.
Mr Foster pointed out that there are two storey dwellings in the locality.
Mr Tugby advised that the window to 309 Wrotham Road was one metre from the
boundary. He pointed out that the window in the side was north facing and therefore
did not receive much light at present. He thought the window was new. Mrs
Clements however advised that the window was just a replacement for one that was
always there.
Councillor Alex Moore asked how high was the building on the boundary. Mr Hart
showed plans of the side elevation of the dwelling and advised that it was about 7m to
the eaves of the half hip roof and 8.5-9.0m to the ridge. The proposed new ground
levels would reduce this however by 500mm in relation to the adjoining dwelling.
Mr Price advised that although it did not necessarily justify the height of the proposal
as it stands nevertheless in planning law there could be a two metre high fence
erected along the boundary without the need to apply for planning permission which
could have the effect of reducing significantly the outlook from the bedroom window of
the neighbour’s property.
Cllr Jones noted that nobody was entitled to a view but he considered the new
building was too close.
Board Members viewed the application site from the adjoining property to the south
(309 Wrotham Road) noting the current view from the neighbour’s bedroom window
and the position of the proposed dwelling at the rear in relation to the back of the
neighbour’s dwelling.
Members then returned to the application site and noted where the site of the
proposed building had been marked out. Mr Foster pointed out that following the
marking out the dwelling marginally came further forward than anticipated.
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