Two-storey side extension at 22 Alexandra Road, Uckfield

What was proposed

Permission was sought for a two-storey side extension with matching external materials.

“I would also like the committee to have the opportunity to consider whether the proposal complies with Section 10 of the Wealden Design Guide (which is not mentioned in the report). In particular: • Para 2.7 considers side extensions for semi-detached properties (no 22 is in fact an end of terrace) and requires that an extension should not unbalance the existing arrangement.”

“Executive Summary The application relates to a semi-detached dwelling occupying a corner plot between Alexandra Road and the Albert Road cul-de-sac in Uckfield. Planning permission is sought for a two-storey side extension incorporating matching external materials.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The semi-detached brick dwelling occupies a corner plot between Alexandra Road and the Albert Road cul-de-sac in a densely residential area.

“Site and Surroundings The application site comprises of a semi-detached, brick-built dwelling that occupies a corner plot between Alexandra Road and the Albert Road cul-de-sac. The surrounding area is densely residential and lies on the central-east side of the town of Uckfield. Site Constraints The application site is subject to the following constraints: • Located inside the defined development boundary for Uckfield.”

Officer report

Planning history

There was no relevant planning history affecting the application.

“Relevant Planning History There is no relevant planning history on the site pertinent to the determination of this application.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, considering the extension subordinate, acceptable in design, and unlikely to harm the street scene, neighbours or highway safety.

“Design and Impact on Visual Amenity, Character of the Area and Landscape The proposed part ground and part first floor side extension has varying dimensions, with the ground floor element extending beyond the existing side elevation and the first-floor element infilling an existing corner of the dwelling.”

“Road, that sits directly opposite to the application site and resembles a similar original design has previously received approval for a two-storey extension, although granted permission some time ago, it represents part of the character of the street scene. Although the extension would be visible from Albert Road, it would be read within the context of the existing dwelling and surrounding residential development.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Uckfield Town Council objected to the extension’s scale, appearance, overdevelopment, neighbour effects, highway impact, construction access and possible precedent.

“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 Uckfield Town Council Objects - • • The mass of the extension would impinge on the street scene and would be • detrimental to it;”

“The extension extended from the building line which would create a pinch point on • the road; • • The extension would be out of keeping with the street scene; • • Would be an over development of the site; • • Would be out of character with the existing property; • • Would cause detrimental impact to neighbours; • • Would set a precedent for future similar works on the road. • • Concerns regarding construction vehicle movements and access.”

Officer report

Public speaking

There were no public speakers, and no local members were present or statements provided.

The committee decision

Councillors proposed and seconded approval, and full planning permission was granted in line with the officer recommendation.

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

“RESOLVED: That Full planning permission be granted in line with officer recommendation.”

Minutes