Front porch rooflight at 23 Dunford Place, Binfield, Bracknell
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bracknell Forest Planning Committee on 21 May 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought to vary the approved plans for extensions and a porch by adding one flush-fitting rooflight to the front porch roof.
“This is a Section 73 application to vary the approved plans condition (condition 2) of planning permission 25/00123/FUL which was approved at Planning Committee on 12 th June 2025.”
“This Section 73 application seeks permission for an additional flush fitting rooflight to the sloping roof of the front porch.”
Officer report
The site
The site is a detached three-bedroom house with an integral garage on a 310-square-metre plot in a residential area covered by the neighbourhood plan.
“The site lies on the northwestern side of Dunford Place, within the Binfield South area of Bracknell, and is covered by the Binfield Neighbourhood Plan.”
“The application site comprises a detached, three-bedroom dwelling with integral single garage on a 310 sq.m plot.”
Officer report
Earlier planning permission
The earlier permission, approved in June 2025, covered a rear extension, side extension, garage conversion and porch; an older permission removed garage conversion rights.
“25/00123/FUL Erection of single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, garage conversion and porch. Approved 12.06.2025”
“614307 Outline Application for Residential development, hotel, golf course, balancing pond, construction of distributor road and provision of open space. Permitted development rights removed for garage conversions. 1990”
Officer report
What consultees said
Binfield Parish Council had no objection, no other representations were received, and no further consultation was required.
“Binfield Parish Council has no objection.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee approved planning permission, subject to the listed conditions and informatives, including approved plans, materials, parking and overlooking controls.
“RESOLVED that planning permission be APPROVED subject to the following conditions and informatives:”
“The first floor extension hereby approved shall not be occupied until the associated car parking has been provided in accordance with the approved drawing reference "25-00123-FUL - 23 Dunsford Place - PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN". The car parking spaces shall be retained and kept available for parking at all times.”
Minutes
Sources
- Bracknell Forest Planning Committee minutes, 21 May 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Bracknell Forest's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Thursday 21 May 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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- Approved
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