A row of 29 garages will be replaced by a new two-storey and three-storey building containing eight flats, despite 86 formal objections and over 100 petition signatures. The planning committee approved the scheme by a narrow vote. Critics describe it as overdevelopment, fearing it disrupts local character, while supporters argue the area is suitable for increased housing. Developer Landview Holdings claims to have engaged in careful planning to respect neighbors and meet government housing targets, while some council members believe the potential for further development has not been fully realized.
The council's planning department aims to maintain privacy for residents through screens blocking views into gardens, while construction plans will mitigate noise, dust, and congestion.
Councillor Catherine Saumarez criticized the plan, emphasizing that eight new homes represent significant overdevelopment in close quarters, impacting the local character.
Developer Landview Holdings stressed respect for neighbors in the design process, arguing the need for new homes to meet government targets despite opposition.
Councillor John Moss suggested the area could accommodate more housing, claiming the current proposal doesn't maximize the potential of the lane.
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