Agenda item

Report of the Assistant Director (Planning).

Report of the Assistant Director (Planning) on the erection of a single storey rear extension and single storey front extension to replace existing porch with alterations to the existing front extension, removal of the secondary rear chimney and re-roofing of the entire pitched roof.

This application is presented to the Development Management Committee because the applicant is a Member of the Borough Council. No objections or call ins have been received, therefore this is the only reason the application is being presented to the committee for a decision.

No objections have been received from any neighbouring property.  The application was advertised by press advent and by site notice due to being in a Conservation Area. 

The proposed rear extension would measure approximately 3m in height and 1.5m in depth and consist of aluminium framed sliding doors, two skylights and a window within the side elevation. The proposed rear extension would not be visible within Attimore Road.  It is not considered that the extension and associated development would be overly prominent being a single storey extension and as such would not be a detrimental feature.

The front extension would infill the section between the existing front extension and porch, which will be replaced.

Giving consideration to the separation distances between the proposed extensions and the neighbouring properties and the limited depth of the extensions, it is considered that the development would not have an unreasonable impact on neighbouring amenity. The proposal would also complement the style of the existing property.

In summary the proposal complies with local and national policies. It is therefore recommended the application is approved by the committee subject to a condition to ensure the materials match the existing dwelling in colour and texture.

Fiona Thomson, Applicant, submitted the following statement (not present at meeting so statement read by officer):

Thank you for considering our application which has been recommended for approval by officers and has received no objections.

We are proposing two modest single storey extensions - one to the rear (approx 1.3m in depth by 7m in width), and one infill extension to the front to replace the existing draughty porch, with alterations to the existing front extension. Neither would be overly prominent.

The existing roof requires work to address water damage issues. Re -tiling of the roof and removal of the secondary chimney would improve insulation and energy efficiency in our home. We would look to use materials which respect and preserve the character of the WGC Conservation Area.

Members discussed the application and a summary of the main points raised are shown below:

There will be a loss of a chimney, but this is the middle chimney. This does not impact on the character and appearance of the property.

There is a flat roof to the front, but there's no objections from the conservation officer and it's considered acceptable in the context of the area.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor P. Shah and seconded by Councillor J. Broach to approve the application.

            RESOLVED:

            (13 in favour, UNANIMOUS)

That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report.