Agenda item

Granted planning permission subject to the planning conditions and informatives set out within the main committee report.

PROPOSAL

Proposed single-storey side-to-rear extension, basement extension with front and rear lightwells, and replacement of existing timber windows to front and rear elevations of dwellinghouse.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to:

(1)  The conditions and informatives as specified within the main committee report.

Parag Dhanani (Career Grade Planning Officer) introduced the planning application for a two storey dwelling house located on the south side of Chevening Road and located within the Queens Park conservation area.  The proposal involved extensions to a side and rear extension, a basement extension with front and rear lightwells and the replacement of front and rear timber windows with the application having been submitted to the Committee for determination as the result of a request submitted by three local councillors.

The Chair thanked Parag Dhanani for introducing the report.  As there were no Committee questions raised at this point, the Chair then invited Alistair Newton (who had registered to speak as the agent) to address the Committee, who highlighted the following points:

• The application followed a planning consent (reference number 24/0414) granted in July 2024 for a proposed single story extension, side extension, basement extension with front and rear lightwells, demolition of shed, alterations to front, side and rear fenestrations and three roof lights to the rear outrigger of dwellinghouse.

• Further to the approved application, an application had been made for enlarged side infill extension to match that of the immediate neighbour (no.84) and to introduce a 2 metre single storey extension beyond the existing outrigger with a minor adjustment to the approved basement to accommodate for this extension.

• As the result of further adjustments, the proposed enlarged side/rear infill extension had since been omitted from the proposal resulting in a more limited scope beyond that of the previous planning consent granted in July 2024. 

• The proposal was limited to a 2 metre rear extension beyond the existing outrigger and a minor adjustment to the extent of the approved basement to accommodate for this enlarged ground floor single storey rear extension.

• The limited scope of the application was reflected in several constructed extensions in the local context, including addresses on Milman Road, Creighton Road and Chevening Road.  Many of these on Chevening Road were also ‘wrap around’ extensions where the rear positions met the side infill extensions. 

• The proposal did not differ from other approved and constructed extensions in local area and the application has been adjusted in negotiation with the Planning Officers to reduce the scale and the proposal and to remain in keeping with local guidance with the application.

The Chair thanked Alistair Newton for addressing the Committee.  Whilst no questions were raised in response confirmation was sought from the Planning Officers that the proposed development was felt to be in keeping with the surrounding area, which was confirmed by Parag Dhanani.

As there were no further questions or points of clarification raised by the Committee for response by the Planning Officers the Chair then moved straight to the vote.

DECISION

The Committee RESOLVED to grant planning permission subject to the conditions and informatives detailed within the main committee report.

(Voting on the above decision was as unanimous: For 8, Against 0 Abstentions 0).