Replacement conservatory at The Old Farm House, Hempstead, Gillingham

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing the rear conservatory and replacing it with a wider, lower, single-storey glazed conservatory.

“This application seeks planning permission for the demolition of the existing rear conservatory and the erection of a replacement conservatory to the rear of The Old Farmhouse, 4 Harrow Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, a Grade II listed dwelling.”

“The existing conservatory is a modern uPVC addition located on the rear elevation of the property. The proposed replacement would comprise a single storey conservatory extension with slim profile black aluminium framing and a rendered plinth to match the host property. The replacement structure would occupy a similar position to the existing conservatory, with an increased width and a lower overall ridge height.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier applications included listed building consent, extensions, garages, repairs and a residential home, with most recorded decisions approved.

“MC/26/0643 Listed building consent for the replacement of existing conservatory Decision: Also, for consideration on this agenda…”

“MC/18/2581 Retrospective Listed Building consent for repairs to the valley gutter and the removal and replacement of dormer window within valley Decision: Approved Decided: 22.05.2019”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the design would be visually recessive, preserve the listed building and avoid material harm to neighbours or highways.

“The proposal seeks to remove the existing uPVC conservatory and replace it with a new aluminium framed conservatory, extending slightly beyond the footprint of the existing structure. In design terms, the proposed conservatory adopts a lightweight and contemporary approach, utilising slim profile aluminium framing with extensive glazing. This results in a more transparent and visually recessive addition when compared to the existing structure.”

“In addition, owing to the lightweight design, reduced ridge height and extensive glazing proposed, the conservatory would appear visually recessive within the wider setting and would not appear as a prominent or incongruous addition when viewed from these limited public vantage points. The existing conservatory is not considered to be of historic significance and in fact currently detracts from the character of the listed building.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

The application was advertised on site and through individual neighbour notification to nearby owners and occupiers.

“The application has been advertised on site and by individual neighbour notification to the owners and occupiers of neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A planner gave a joint presentation on this application and the related listed building consent application.

Committee discussion

The planner outlined both applications in detail during the committee’s discussion.

“The Planner gave a joint presentation on MC/26/0642 and MC/26/0643 The Old Farm House, Harrow Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Medway ME7 3QA and outlined the application in detail for the replacement of an existing conservatory and listed building consent for the replacement of existing conservatory.”

Minutes

The committee decision

The committee approved the application with conditions 1 to 3 for the reasons stated in the application assessment.

“Approved with conditions 1 to 3 as set out in the report for the reasons stated in the report.”

Minutes