Single-storey home extension at 4a Wiswell Lane, Whalley

What was proposed

A single-storey side and rear extension was proposed, with changes to windows, the porch, chimney and roof light.

“The proposed side extension would project 6.5m from the eastern side elevation of the existing bungalow with a depth of 5.5m. A pitched roof form would be incorporated with an eaves and ridge height of 2.6m and 4.8m respectively. To the front elevation, two windows would be featured, whilst two windows and a door would be included to the rear.”

“As part of the overall development, fenestration alterations are also proposed to the eastern elevation of the existing dwellinghouse, along with the construction of a replacement porch following the demolition of the existing porch. The existing chimney is also proposed to be removed and a new roof light installed to the eastern roof pitch of the existing dwelling.”

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The site and surroundings

The property is a semi-detached bungalow accessed by a private track and surrounded by residential buildings and gardens.

“The application relates to a semi-detached bungalow known as No.4a Wiswell Lane. The property was originally granted planning consent as a granny annex in association with No.4 Wiswell Lane in 2006 under application 3/2006/0570.”

“The site is accessed off Wiswell Lane by way of a private access track that currently serves a number of other residential properties.”

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Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval after concluding that the amended scheme would not cause significant harm to neighbouring amenity or visual character.

“Taking account of the above, it is not anticipated that the amended scheme would result in any significant detrimental harm upon the amenities of any neighbouring residents that would warrant the refusal of the application.”

“In view of the above, it is not considered that the revised proposed would result in any significant adverse harm to the existing visual amenities of the immediate or wider locality that would warrant the refusal to grant planning permission in this particular instance.”

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Main planning issues

Officers considered privacy, light, appearance, overdevelopment, bats, parking and access, with conditions proposed for cladding and a bat box.

“Concerns have been raised with respect to the overdevelopment of the site, particularly when taking into consideration the (unlawful) existing single storey timber-clad dwelling situated to the east of the application property, which is currently the subject of an ongoing appeal. A distance of approximately 10m would be retained between the proposed extension and this adjacent building and the visual separation means they would be viewed as two separate developments.”

“No alterations are proposed to the existing site access or vehicle parking arrangements. The submitted plans show that two on-site parking spaces can be accommodated to the front of the proposed extension on the existing hard surfaced driveway. This is considered acceptable to meet parking standards for a three- bedroom dwellinghouse and therefore no concerns are raised with respect to highway safety and parking.”

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Comments received

The parish council questioned the neighbouring chalet, parking, traffic and timing, while a councillor raised concerns about the overall development.

“A consultation response from Whalley Parish Council was received on 19 th January 2026. The comments received mainly relate to an ongoing appeal following the refusal of application 3/2024/0851, including as to whether the chalet is still present, whether it will affect parking provision and traffic movement associated with the proposed development and whether this application should be determined prior to the outcome of the appeal.”

“One letter of representation has been received from Councillor Corney raising concerns with respect to the overall development of the land.”

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Who spoke

A speaker spoke in support of the application.

Committee decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to five conditions covering commencement, approved plans, materials, cladding details and a bat box.

“GRANT planning permission subject to the following conditions:-”

“Notwithstanding the submitted details, precise details of the proposed horizontal cladding shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before its use in the proposed development. The development shall be carried out in strict accordance with the approved details.”

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