Agenda item

Application 18/03007/FU - Masham Court, Shaw Lane, Headingley

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Planning Officer regarding an application for a dwelling with detached garage.

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Chief Planning Officer presented an application for one dwelling with a detached garage at Masham Court, Shaw Lane, Headingley.

 

Members visited the site prior to the meeting and site plans and photographs were displayed throughout the discussion of the application.

 

Issues highlighted in relation to the application included the following:

 

·  The application was for a single brick built four bedroom dwelling with a detached garage.

·  An objection had been received from a local Ward Councillor due to the impact that the proposals would have on the conservation area.

·  The vacant site was in a predominantly residential area of Far Headingley with stone terraced housing to the north and a 1960s residential scheme to the rear.

·  The site was within the Far Headingley Conservation Area which was characterised by stone and brick properties.

·  There would be green roofs to the garage and single storey element of the dwelling.

·  Vehicle access arrangements were shown.

·  There had been a solar analysis which showed there would be small increases in shadowing at certain times of the year.

·  The Panel was asked to consider the design and use of materials within the setting of the conservation area and the impact on the terraced houses at Albert Grove.

·  The application was recommended for approval.

 

A local resident addressed the Panel with objections to the application.  These included the following:

 

·  It was a surprise to see proposals for a brick building.  The neighbourhood design stated materials should match those of original architecture.

·  Masham Court was surrounded by stone buildings.

·  The proposed building was too high and half a storey higher than Masham Court. 

·  It was acknowledged that the proposals would cause overshadowing and the building should only be two storey.

·  The site was used for parking as part of the conditions when Masham Court was built.  There had not been a change of use for this land and building should not take place.

·  The land should not be made available for development until replacement parking spaces had been found.

 

The applicant’s representative addressed the Panel.  The following was highlighted:

 

 

·  It would be possible to use stone materials.

·  The eaves height was in line with that of Masham Court.

·  The overshadowing would be only at lower levels for short periods during winter months.

·  The site had not been used for car parking for several years.

 

In response to comments and questions, the following was discussed:

 

·  The wall between the proposed dwelling and the terraces at Albert Grove would be strengthened and supported by the applicant.  Ownership of the wall was discussed.  It was reported that the applicants would be responsible for works to strengthen the wall and existing arrangements would continue regarding maintenance on the other side facing the properties on Albert Grove.

·  There had previously been a condition for car parking on the land but that had lapsed.  The garages on the site were demolished following the grant of permission in 2017.

·  The proposals for a brick design had been decided following discussions with design and conservation officers.

·  Due to the contemporary design of the building it was not felt that stone would be appropriate and it was not felt that the design contradicted the Far Headingley Conservation Area.

·  There was on street parking in the immediate area but in places where the road was wide enough to accommodate this.  Restrictions on parking were in place where they were needed.

·  Some concern with regards to the massing and height of the proposed dwelling was expressed.

 

RESOLVED – That the application be approved as per the officer recommendation and conditions outlined in the report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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