Garden room annex at 21 Leveret Lane, Ashford

“Proposal 11. The application seeks planning permission for the construction of a single- storey garden room which would include habitable accommodation. The habitable accommodation is proposed to provide respite space for the applicant’s dependent mother, who currently resides at 21 Leveret Lane, along with the applicant’s family.”

“The outbuilding would be clad in white painted timber weatherboarding, with two windows and a set of French doors to the front elevation. There would be one further window within the south-facing side elevation.”

“Site and Surroundings 8. The application site comprises the rear garden of 21 Leveret Lane, a detached two-storey dwelling located within the built confines of Ashford.”

“The area is characterised by dense housing and is part of the Conningbrook Lakes development. 10. The site is not within any designated landscape areas.”

“At the Planning Committee meeting held in July 2026, whilst the officer assessment concluded that the original siting of the outbuilding would not result in material harm, members resolved to defer determination of the application due to concerns regarding potential overshadowing. Members sought the relocation of the outbuilding from the rear of the site to the western part of the site.”

“The applicant was forthcoming and submitted a revised proposal that the repositioning of the outbuilding to the west side of the private garden, adjacent to the car barn which serves 19 Leveret Lane. The design of the building has remained largely unchanged; however, one additional south-facing window is now proposed.”

“Conclusion 45. The proposed outbuilding/annex is considered appropriately sited and designed and would be used for purposes ancillary to the occupation of 21 Leveret Lane. It would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the street scene or the host property, residential amenity or highway network.”

“Standard 3-year Condition 2. Standard Approved Plans Condition 3. Standard Materials Condition 4. Restriction of outbuilding use for purposes ancillary to the main dwelling (21 Leveret Lane)”

“Kennington Community Council – provided the following comment: “Kennington Community Council would like to submit a comment (no option for a comment only object or support option) regarding the proposed annexe.”

“Potential for impacts such as loss of daylight, sunlight, and outlook, • The building is not ancillary to the main dwelling, • The building could be used as independent accommodation, • The siting would be overbearing to Number 19 Leveret Lane, • The building would be out of keeping with the estate, • Risk to neighbouring properties through additional plumbing, • Intensification of development, • Cumulative impacts and precedent concerns, • Loss of open space, •…”

“Members of the Committee expressed concern regarding potential overshadowing and the effect on residential amenity.”

“Defer determination of the application pending the submission of a sunlight/daylight assessment and discussions with the applicant regarding possible relocation of the proposed outbuilding.”