Benoak Farm St Keyne Liskeard Cornwall PL14 4RR

Description

This application seeks permission for the construction of a covered decking area to the rear of the dwelling and the alteration of an existing window to form a doorway to provide level access. The proposed works are required to improve accessibility and safety for the applicant???s immediate family. The household includes a disabled child and a disabled adult. The covered decking area will provide a secure, weather-protected outdoor space where the applicant???s disabled son can play safely and where care needs can be managed in a practical and dignified manner. The roof covering will ensure the space can be used year-round, providing shelter from rain and excessive sun. In addition, the alteration of an existing window to form a door will create level access between the dwelling and the proposed decked area. This is essential to allow step-free movement for the applicant???s disabled wife, improving accessibility and independence within the home environment. The decking will be constructed using composite decking boards on a timber frame. The covering will consist of a modest sloped timber roof incorporating glazed panels to allow natural light to pass through while providing weather protection. The structure will be domestic in scale, subservient to the host dwelling, and located within the private rear garden area. The proposal will not result in overlooking, loss of privacy, or overshadowing to neighbouring properties beyond what is typical for a residential setting. The materials proposed are in keeping with a domestic garden structure and will not appear incongruous within the surrounding context. The works are modest in scale and are designed specifically to address the mobility and care needs of the occupants. The proposal will significantly improve accessibility and quality of life for the family without causing harm to neighbouring amenity or the character of the area. For the reasons set out above, the proposal is considered proportionate, approp...