The application is reported to the Planning Committee as referred by Councillor Thomas Heard for the following reason:

Last July, plans were approved for an extension at 9 Sebastian Avenue. Building work started in the Autumn and is continuing. At the time of the original approval residents in neighbouring properties identified to the Planning department that they believed the approved plans were flawed in that they were inaccurate and confusing.

There have been many issues of concern since building started, not least that some of the building work was in breach of the original plans (enforcement have been involved). There have been 14 revised plans submitted. Neighbours have been in lengthy communication with Brentwood Planning concerning, amongst other things, the inaccuracy of plan measurements and accompanying statements and establishing a clear view of what it is we are supposed to be reviewing as neighbours.

Miss Pride presented the report to the committee.

Mr Jenkins was present and address the committee in objection to the application.

MrMaitana, the applicant was also present and address the committee in support of the application.

Cllr Fryd, Ward Councillor, spoke about his concerns relating to the application process.

Concerns were expressed by members in regarding to the number of alternatives drawings that were submitted by the applicant. 

Following a full discussion, Cllr Parker MOVED and Cllr Wiles SECONDED that the application be APPROVED.

A vote was taken, and Members voted as follows:

FOR: Cllrs Barrett, Barber, Bridge, Mrs Gelderbloem, Jakobsson, Parker, Mrs Pearson and Wiles (8)

AGAINST: (0)

ABSTAIN:  Cllrs M Cuthbert, Fryd, Laplain and Mynott (4)

The motion to APPROVE the application was RESOLVED subject to the conditions below:

1     DRA01A Development in accordance with drawings

The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the approved documents listed above and specifications.

Reason:  To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

2     U0046541         

This permission only relates to the variation of condition 2 of the permission granted under reference 21/00645/HHA and all other conditions, i.e. conditions 1, and 3 to 5, of that permission shall continue to apply in full unless otherwise discharged.

Reason: To ensure that the development is as permitted by the local planning authority and for the avoidance of doubt.

Informative(s)

1   INF04

The permitted development must be carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and specification.  If you wish to amend your proposal you will need formal permission from the Council.  The method of obtaining permission depends on the nature of the amendment and you are advised to refer to the Council’s web site or take professional advice before making your application.

2   INF05

The following development plan policies contained in the Brentwood Local Plan 2016-2033 are relevant to this decision: BE14 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG).

3   INF22

The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by identifying matters of concern within the application (as originally submitted) and negotiating, with the Applicant, acceptable amendments to the proposal to address those concerns.  As a result, the Local Planning Authority has been able to grant planning permission for an acceptable proposal, in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy Framework.