171 Crackley Bank Chesterton Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 7AB

Description

The development comprises the erection of a detached single-storey garage located to the rear of the existing dwellinghouse within its established residential curtilage. The proposed garage has external dimensions of approximately 4.95 metres in width by 5.94 metres in depth, resulting in a footprint of approximately 29.4 square metres. The structure has an overall height of 2.5 metres and is of single-storey construction with a flat roof form. The external materials comprise brickwork and timber cladding to complement the existing dwelling. The garage is to be used solely for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse, namely the storage of domestic vehicles and general household storage. The building will not contain any sleeping accommodation, bathroom facilities, kitchen facilities, or any services capable of supporting independent residential occupation. No veranda, balcony, or raised platform is proposed. Site photographs (below) demonstrate that preliminary works have commenced, including the installation of brick piers marking the footprint of the proposed structure. The photographic evidence confirms: - - - - The garage is positioned to the rear of the dwelling, and the front posts of the garage are built 400mm behind the frontal elevation of the house. The structure remains single-storey The development is consistent with the submitted drawings The application seeks confirmation that the development, if completed in accordance with the submitted plans, constitutes lawful development under permitted development rights. The partial commencement does not alter the legal assessment under Section 192, which requires the Local Planning Authority to determine whether the development would be lawful if carried out as proposed.