The Committee considered the report of the Head of Planning and Development.

The Chairman read out a statement on behalf of Mrs Durling, an objector.

In the absence of a representative of a residents’ association/amenity group, the Chairman read out a statement on behalf of Mr Marriott who also objected to the application.

Contrary to the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Development, the Committee agreed to refuse permission.  In making this decision, Members considered that the proposed extensions, with particular reference to the single storey rear extension, by reason of its height, depth and proximity to the boundary would have an unneighbourly impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining occupiers of number 15 Blythe Road due to the extension appearing overbearing, unduly prominent and resulting in a loss of outlook to the rear facing principal room contrary to policies DM1 and DM9 of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan 2017 and the Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document.

RESOLVED:  That permission be refused for the following reason:

The proposed extensions, with particular reference to the single storey rear extension, by reason of its height, depth and proximity to the boundary would have an unneighbourly impact on the residential amenity of the adjoining occupiers of number 15 Blythe Road due to the extension appearing overbearing, unduly prominent and resulting in a loss of outlook to the rear facing principal room contrary to policies DM1 and DM9 of the Maidstone Borough Local Plan 2017 and the Residential Extensions Supplementary Planning Document.

Voting:  11 – For  0 – Against  0 – Abstentions