Issue - meetings

Change of use from 2 no. 3 bed maisonettes to 1 no. 4 bed detached dwelling.

The Committee noted

• The supplementary report of the Head of Development Management tabled at the meeting.
• The comments of Sandhurst Town Council.
• Eight letters of support that had been received.

RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to the following conditions:-

01.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.    

02.     The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following details received by the Local Planning Authority on 22 December 2011:      

          The layout and plans contained in the Estate Agent Sales Details.                          

Summary Of Reason(s) For Decision:

The following development plan policies have been taken into account in determining this planning application:

Bracknell Forest Borough Local Plan (BFBLP) Policies:

H11 – Retention of Housing Stock

Core Strategy Development Plan (CSDPD) Policies:

CS2 – Locational Principles

South East Plan (SEP) Policies:

CC6 - Sustainable Communities. & Character of Environment.

(Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list).

The following material considerations have been taken into account:

Whilst the proposed development is contrary to BFBLP Policy H11 it is considered the proposal is an acceptable alternative use for the existing building.  The proposal will not adversely affect the character of the building, neighbouring property or the or significantly affect the amenities of neighbouring property.  The planning application is therefore approved.