Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jacqueline Sweetman and Councillor Jasbinder Dehar

There were no declarations of interest made.

[To approve the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record]

Resolved:

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 January 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

[To consider any matters arising]

There were no matters arising.

[To consider the planning application].

The Committee considered a report regarding 24/00080/FUL - Proposed two storey and single storey rear extensions.

Tracey Homfray, Planning Officer, outlined the report.

Martin Spencer addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

The report was considered by Committee, and members supported the recommendation to grant the application.

Councillor Alan Butt moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Gillian Wildman seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That planning application 24/00080/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions:

• Matching Materials
• Removal of Permitted Development Rights for side facing windows

[To consider the planning application].

The Committee considered a report regarding 23/01362/FUL - Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extension.

Megan Benbow, Planning Officer, outlined the report.

Terry Holbrook addressed the Committee and spoke in opposition to the application.

Robert Burrell addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

The Planning Officer responded to comments made and noted that each planning application was considered on its own individual merits.

The report was considered by Committee, and members supported the recommendation to refuse the application.

Councillor Alan Butt moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Rita Potter seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That planning application 23/01362/FUL be refused on the following grounds:

The proposed extension by virtue of its size, scale, and close proximity to the neighbouring property, number 14 Firsway, the filling in of the existing gap at first floor would result in a loss of spaciousness between the buildings, which was a key characteristic of the area and so would unacceptably detract from the existing character and appearance of the street scene. Therefore, the proposed development would be contrary to saved UDP Policies: D4, D7, D8, D9, H6 and BCCS Policies CSP4 and ENV3 and guidance of SPG4 Extensions to Houses and the Tettenhall Neighbourhood Plan Policy 12 Part A-B.

[To consider the planning application].

The Committee considered a report regarding 23/01366/FUL - Erection of a one bed two storey dwelling.

Roz Whitehouse, Planning Officer, outlined the report.

Bhupinder Phagura addressed the Committee and spoke in support of the application.

The report was considered by Committee, and members fully supported the recommendation to refuse the application.

Councillor Paul Sweet moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Bob Maddox seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That planning application 23/01366/FUL be refused on the following grounds:

• Over development of plot, and harm to character of area
• Harm upon immediate outlook from neighbours
• Insufficient private amenity space and internal floor area, causing harm to future occupiers.

[To consider the Tree Preservation Order].

The Committee considered a report regarding 23/00001/TPO - Confirmation report for The Wolverhampton City Council (141 Castlecroft Road) Tree Preservation Order 2023.

Clifford Webb, Tree Officer, outlined the report.

The report was considered by Committee, and members supported the recommendation to confirm the order.

Councillor Alan Butt moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Rita Potter seconded the recommendations.

Resolved:

That, Tree Preservation Order 23/00001/TPO be confirmed.