Trellis rear canopy at Marcham, Abingdon

“The application seeks planning permission for the installation of a trellis canopy to the rear elevation. It will span the width of the main property (excluding the attached double garage) attaching to the recently constructed flat-roof rear extension approved in 2024 and the rear gable elevation.”

“The proposed canopy will be a permanent fixture to the rear, attached with brackets and will not be retractable. It will have a total depth of 1.7 metres to the rear with no walls or new footprint proposed. It will be a completely open canopy.”

“The application site is 42 Harding Way, a link detached two storey property sited within a row of three properties located at the end of a cul-de-sac, within a residential development to the north of Howard Cornish Road and located off North Street. The property has an attached double garage located to the side and spaces for two cars to park side by side in front of the garage. Opposite the application site is a grassed area with large boundary hedging to the rear.”

“RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY 4.1 P24/V0609/HH – Approved at committee 8 May 2024 Single storey infill extension and front entrance porch. (As clarified by drawing reference 23020.11C received 24 April 2024, to correct the proposed first floor and proposed roof plans to demonstrate the proposed front porch extension)”

“The proposed canopy will attach to the rear elevation, just below the eaves of the new flat-roof rear in-fill extension and above the ground floor windows of the rear gable elevation. The canopy will have an open trellis style using stainless steel and steel brackets. The canopy will have modest depth and will attach at ground floor height. Given the proposal is to the rear, it will not be visible from the front of the property.”

“PLANNING BALANCE AND CONCLUSION 8.1 It is recommended that planning permission is granted for the proposed development. The scale and design of the proposed development would not harm the character of the existing dwelling or the surrounding area and would not materially harm the amenity of neighbouring properties or impact highway safety. In conjunction with the attached conditions, the proposal accords with relevant planning policy.”

“Public responses No public comments have been received…”

“During the debate, Members noted that no objections had been received from technical consultees, the Parish Council or neighbouring residents. Members considered there to be no planning reasons to refuse the application and expressed support for the officer recommendation.”

“Members also sought clarification as to whether the application would otherwise have been acceptable. Officers confirmed that, aside from the requirement for planning permission, the proposal was considered acceptable.”

“RESOLVED: to approve planning application P26/V0815/HH subject to the following conditions:”

“Commencement within three years 2. Approved plans list 3. Materials in accordance with application details…”

“Sequence Description Details 1 Commencement within three years The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”