Accessible rear extension at 5 Montgomery Cottages Stonham Road, Mickfield, Stowmarket

“Development of Description Householder Application - Erection of a single storey rear extension with additional adaptions to assist a person with complex needs…”

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single-storey rear extension to a mid-terrace dwelling, together with associated internal and external alterations required to meet the needs of an occupant with complex disabilities.”

“The application site comprises a mid-terrace dwelling forming part of a uniform row of early twentieth-century red brick properties with pitched tiled roofs. The surrounding area is rural- residential in character, with similar terraced housing and modest front curtilages providing off- street parking.”

“The site benefits from a long rear garden, containing domestic paraphernalia, a timber shed and other incidental outbuildings. Boundary treatments consist of timber fencing and mature vegetation, including established trees that provide screening between neighbouring plots.”

“The Case Officer introduced the application to the Committee outlining the proposal before Members including: the reason for referral to Committee, the location of the site, the site constraints, the ownership of the site, the red line plan, the proposed site layout plan, the relocation of the Air Source Heat Pump, the proposed floor plan, the proposed elevations, and the Officer recommendation of approval as detailed in the report.”

“The Case Officer responded to questions from Members regarding the length of time the current residents had resided at the property and whether any alternative accommodation had been considered.”

“Councillor Carter proposed that the application be approved as detailed in the Officer recommendation. Councillor Marriott seconded the proposal.”

“That Members GRANT planning permission subject to the following conditions and informatives and any others as may be deemed necessary by the Chief Planning Officer:”