House extensions and loft conversion at 7 Alben Road, Binfield, Bracknell

“This application seeks planning permission for a proposed front side extension, first floor rear side infill extension and loft conversion with dormer.”

“Full planning permission is sought for the erection of a front side extension, first floor rear side infill extension and loft conversion with dormer.”

“The application site is a 3 bedroom, semi-detached dwelling within the settlement boundary of Binfield and within the Binfield and Popeswood Character Area as defined by the Character Area Assessments SPD. The property has been extended in the past.”

“Alben Road is a private, unadopted and unmade road accessed from Terrace Road South to the west.”

“623565 | Approved | 03.11.98 Erection of part two storey part single storey rear extension.”

“624869 | Approved | 06.01.1999 Erection of single storey rear extension. Part PD removed…”

“The proposed development is considered to be acceptable in principle and would not have an adverse impact on the amenity of neighbouring dwellings, the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the host dwelling, nor is it considered to have an adverse impact on highway safety.”

“The Highway Authority was consulted and objected to the proposal stating:”

“The proposal results in the loss of an existing parking space. Alben Road is a narrow, private road with limited opportunity for safe on-street parking and the impact of the loss of parking on-site would result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety (including for pedestrians).”

“Binfield Parish Council raised no objection.”

“No other representations have been received.”

“Paragraph 116 of the NPPF states that development should only be prevented or refused on highway grounds if there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety, or the residual cumulative impacts on the road network, following mitigation, would be severe, taking into account all reasonable future scenarios.”

“Whilst the case officer acknowledges the Highway Authority’s objection, when considering paragraph 116 of the NPPF, it is not considered that additional on-street parking would have an unacceptable or cumulative impact on highway safety or wider road network.”

“Binfield Parish Council had no objections to the application and there were no further representations. • A consultee response from the Highways Authority who also responded to questions at the meeting. • An amendment to condition 2 as detailed in the supplementary report and noted in the resolution below.”

“RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans and other submitted details: Amended Proposed Plans – A101 – Rev 01 – Received 08.07.2026 Amended Block Plan and Location Map – A103 – Rev 02– Received 15.07.2026 REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.”