PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA - Hartlepool Borough Council

of the neighbouring residential gardens. This centred elevation links to a further 2
storey element at the rear of the site which is 4.8m from the side elevation of a
neighbouring house and 18.5m from the rear of neighbouring bungalows.
16.6 While the proposed building is significantly larger than the existing building
and some of the proposed bedroom windows will face onto neighbouring residential
properties and gardens, it is considered that the separation distances involved are
sufficent in this instance.
16.7 Amenity space for residents is provided.
Impact on Street Scene
16.8 Stockton Road is made up of a variety of styles in terms of designs of
properties. Given the mix of styles of properties in the area it is considered that a
new building could be accommodated satisfactorily and that it would not be out of
keeping with the streetscene.
Landscaping
16.9 An Aboricultural Assessment has been submitted with the application which
has been assessed by the Council’s Landscape Team. It is proposed to remove 8
trees. 5 trees would be lost to allow the access road to be constructed fronting
Stockton Road and a further 3 trees lost along the southern boundary due to conflict
with the proposed buildings footprint. The Council’s Arboricultural Officer considers
these trees to be only fair in terms of their condition and that proposed new planting
will offset their loss. Details can be controlled via condition.
Highway Implications
16.10 The applicant has shown 14 spaces which based on the information provided
would exceed the parking requirement for this development (12 spaces). The
applicant is proposing 2 new accesses onto Stockton Road. Details can be
controlled via planning condition.
16.11 The Head of Traffic and Transportation have raised no objection to the
scheme.
Other Issues
16.12 The Council’s Engineering Consultancy Team have advised that a section 80
notice is required for the demolition of this building.
16.13 Cleveland Police have provided general comments regarding crime
prevention measures which should be included within the development. Should the
application be approved a condition would be required to incorporate these
measures.
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