Single-storey rear extension at 133 Beaufort Avenue, Fareham

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Fareham Planning Committee on 11 Mar 2026.

P/26/0152/FPApproved

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing the existing rear conservatory with a similarly sized, single-storey brick extension with a flat roof and lantern.

“Description of Proposal 3.1 The application proposes replacing the existing UPVC rear conservatory with a single storey brick built extension.”

“The proposed extension would be of a similar size to the existing conservatory, but with a squared off footprint, and a flat roof with a lantern.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached bungalow on the western side of Beaufort Avenue.

“Site Description 2.1 This application relates to a detached bungalow located on the western side of Beaufort Avenue.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for a single-storey side extension and rear conservatory was permitted in 2002.

“Relevant Planning History 5.1 The following planning history is relevant:”

“P/02/1142/FP Erection of Single Storey Side Extension and Rear Conservatory Permit 11/10/2002”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended permission because the extension would be acceptable in design terms and would not unacceptably affect neighbouring properties.

“Officers are of the view the development included within this submission is acceptable in design terms and would not have a detrimental impact on the character of the street scene or area.”

“Officers are of the view that the extension to the bungalow would not have an unacceptable adverse impact upon neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

No consultations were undertaken and no letters of representation were received during the consultation period.

“Representations 6.1 No letters of representation have been received during the consultation period.”

“Consultations 7.1 No consultations were undertaken as part of this planning application.”

Officer report

The committee vote

The committee voted to grant permission, with nine members in favour and none against.

“Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to: -”

“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)”

Minutes

What the committee decided

The committee granted permission subject to the report’s conditions and delegated authority to modify, delete or add conditions.

“(ii) Authority Delegated to the Head of Planning to: -”

“(a) Make any necessary modification, deletion or addition to the proposed conditions.”

Minutes

Permission conditions

The conditions require work to start within three years and the development to follow the approved plans.

“The development shall begin within three years from the date of this permission. REASON: To allow a reasonable time period for work to start, to comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and to enable the Council to review the position if a fresh application is made after that time.”

“The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved documents: a. Location Plan b. Site Plan c. Proposed Plan and Elevation REASON: To avoid any doubt over what has been permitted.”

Officer report

Sources

  • Fareham Planning Committee minutes, 11 March 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Fareham's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Fareham
Date
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)

This committee's year

33 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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