Agenda item

9.1

The Director of Development Services submitted a report on his investigation into a complaint received in respect of a breach of planning control concerning the unauthorised side extension at 17 and 19 Wostenholm Road.  The report stated that it was the intention of the owner to create extra living space between the two properties at the first floor level and also a large porch across the front entrance which would encompass both bay windows.  It was further stated that the owner had not complied with a request from a planning officer to remedy the breach of control.

9.2

It was viewed that the unauthorised development was contrary to Policies  BE5, H14 and BE16 of the Unitary Development Plan and CS74 of the Development Framework.

9.3

RESOLVED: That (a) authority be given to the Head of Development Services or Head of Planning to take all appropriate steps including,  if necessary, enforcement action and the institution of legal proceedings, to secure the removal of the side extension between 17 and 19 Wostenholm Road; and

(b) delegated authority be given to the Head of Planning, in consultation with the Chair (Councillor Alan Law), to vary the action authorised to achieve the objectives hereby confirmed including taking action to resolve any associated breaches of planning control.