Bay Tree Cottage, 1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour, Trinity.

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A decision made (25/06/2008) regarding: Bay Tree Cottage, 1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour, Trinity.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2008-0185			Application Number: P/2007/0890 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Bay Tree Cottage,1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour,Trinity		Date of Decision Summary:		11.08.08
Decision Summary Author:	Elizabeth Ashworth		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:		N/A
Written Report Title :	Bay Tree Cottage,1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour,Trinity		Date of Written Report:		04.02.08
Written Report Author:	Elizabeth Ashworth		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Bay Tree Cottage,1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour,Trinity Extend existing entrance porch to first floor level to convert attic space into an additional bedroom. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission.
Decision(s): At a public meeting on the 18 January 2008 the Minister declared a conflict of interest in that he had been the developer for the house in question and therefore asked that the Assistant Minister make the decision at a further meeting to be held with the applicant and officers. As there were no representations on this application it was agreed that this meeting would take place outside the public arena. The meeting with the Assistant Minister took place in April and it was agreed that there was scope to achieve an extension but not in the submitted form. The applicant was invited to submit revised plans for discussion with the Officers of the Department. Revised drawings were subsequently received and deemed to be acceptable by the Assistant Director of Development Control who instructed the Officer to issue a permit on the 25th June.
Reason(s) for Decision: Permission has been granted having taken into account the relevant policies of the approved Island Plan, together with other relevant policies and all other material considerations, including the consultations and representations received.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:		PT/Pleg Initials		Position: Assistant Minister
Date Signed:				Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 25 .06.08

Bay Tree Cottage, 1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour, Trinity.

Application Number: P/2007/0890

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	Bay Tree Cottage, 1 Haute Vue, La Rue du Carrefour, Trinity.

Requested by	Mr & Mrs. BLincoln	Agent	GALLAHER ARCHITECTS LTD

Description	Extend existing entrance porch to first floor level to convert attic space into an additional bedroom. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission.

Type	Planning

Original Decision	REFUSED

Conditions
Reasons	1. The proposed extension, by virtue of its size both in terms of height and form would appear overbearing from the roadside and by its mass, form and location would be detrimental to the character of the Building of Local Interest group. The proposed alterations to the roof would be particularly harmful to the character and integrity of the existing building. The proposed dormers are too large and would be out of character with the existing building and therefore the overall proposals are contrary to Policy G13 of the Island Plan.

Determined by	Delegated Refused

Date	02/07/2007

Zones	Built Up Area Water Pollution Safeguard Area Building Of Local Interest

Policies	G2 and G3

Recommendation

Maintain refusal

Comments on Case	Since the refusal of the application the property has been removed from the Register as a Building of Local Interest. Notwithstanding this it is still considered that the form of the extension presents an awkward and discordant appearance which is visually harmful. The extension is taller to the eaves than the existing building and includes a flat roof which destroys the balance and proportions of the building which, although is not a registered building, is a good example of polite rural architecture in a prominent location.

Recommendation	Maintain refusal

Reasons	Unacceptable appearance and design.

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Letter of applicant

Endorsed by		Date	3 January 2007