Home extensions at 1 Westview, Apperley, Gloucester

What was proposed

The application proposed a first-floor side extension and single-storey extensions to the front and rear, using materials matching the existing dwelling.

“Date 21 May 2026 Case Officer Charlotte Kilmister Application No. 26/00071/FUL Site Location 1 Westview, Apperley, Gloucestershire, GL19 4DG Proposal Proposed first floor side extension and single storey extensions on the rear and front elevations.”

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a first floor side extension and a single storey rear and front elevation. The materials are proposed to match that of the existing dwelling.”

Officer report

The site

The site was a detached dwelling on a corner, set back from the road with a front garden and side driveway among varied homes.

“The application relates to a detached dwelling located on the corner of Westview, Apperley. The property is set back from the road with a garden area to the front and a driveway to the side. The properties within the surrounding area are of mixture of styles and sizes.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Five objections raised concerns about overdevelopment, light, scale, design, parking, highway safety, scaffolding, pavement obstruction and construction congestion.

“Full copies of all the representation responses are available online at https://publicaccess.tewkesbury.gov.uk/online-applications/.”

“Proposal results in overdevelopment of the site • Extension would block light to the neighbouring property • Position and scale of the extension would be overbearing • Repositioning the front door on the roadside is unacceptable • Overshadowing caused by the first-floor extension and single-storey rear element • Unsympathetic design harming the appearance of the street scene • Traffic and transportation concerns, including limited manoeuvrability for materials •…”

Officer report

Public speakers

There were no public speakers for this application.

The decision

Planning permission was granted because the extensions were considered appropriate in size and design and would not cause undue harm to neighbours.

“Overall, Officers considered that the extensions were of an appropriate size and design, in keeping with the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and wider streetscene, and would not result in undue harm to the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. As such, it was recommended that planning permission be granted. The Chair indicated there were no public speakers in relation to this item.”

Minutes

Permission conditions

Permission required matching materials, approved plans, a three-year commencement period and obscure glazing for the first-floor ensuite window.

“- Drawing No. 1189-05 Location Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 30.01.2026 - Drawing No. 1189-04 Site Plan & Block Plans as Existing and Proposed received by the Local Planning Authority on 30.01.2026 - Drawing No. 1189-02C Plans as Proposed received by the Local Planning Authority on 02.04.2026 - Drawing No. 1189-03B 1189-03B Plans and Elevations as Proposed received by the Local Planning Authority on 02.04.2026”

“The first floor ensuite window on the extension hereby permitted, shall be constructed so that no part of the framework less than 1.7 metres above finished floor level shall be openable. Any part of the window below that level shall be fitted with, and retained in, obscure glazing (Pilkington Level 4 or equivalent)”

Officer report