Garage and dormer extension at 9 Upper Horsebridge Road, Hailsham

What was proposed

The application proposed enlarging the existing garage with another bay and enlarging the rear dormer serving two first-floor bedrooms.

“Proposal Planning permission is sought for an extension to the property’s existing garage, forming an additional bay. It is also proposed for the enlargement of an existing rear dormer within the rear roof slope of the main dwelling, by way of its extension to either side, in place of existing rooflights which would be removed in association with the works, and facilitating the enlargement of both existing first floor bedrooms.”

“The application has been the subject of amendment, following concerns raised by officers in relation to an addition new detached double-garage with pitched roof over which had initially been proposed to be constructed in front of the main dwelling. This has now been removed from the scheme following the receipt of updated plans.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contains a bungalow with roof rooms, an existing single-bay garage, a driveway and nearby residential properties and a mobile home.

“Site and Surroundings The application site relates to an existing bungalow, inclusive of rooms within its roof form, located on the northern side of the A271 at Upper Horsebridge. The property has provision of an existing single-bay garage, with flat roof located to the rear/side of the dwelling and linked by way of a flat-roofed porch/cloak room addition.”

“Is within a part red and part amber Impact Risk Zone for great crested newts • Potentially contaminated land…”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

Hailsham Town Council supported the application, and no neighbour or other third-party representations were received.

“Consultation Responses The following consultation responses and representations have been received. These responses are summarised. Full versions of the consultation responses and representations are available on the case file available on the Council’s website (link above). Statutory Consultees Hailsham Town Council - Support Hailsham Town Council supports the application as it conforms to policy HAIL D2 of the Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no public speakers; the local ward member spoke but did not vote.

The committee vote

Councillor Benton proposed approval and Councillor Hulbert seconded it, in line with the officer recommendation.

“A motion was proposed by Councillor Benton, seconded by Councillor Hulbert to approve full planning permission, in line with officer recommendation.”

Minutes