House extensions and garden room at 5 Spinneyfield, Moorgate

“Proposal and Location Erection of a two-storey side & rear extension, single storey rear extension, increase in roof height to create rooms in roof space with dormer windows to rear, porch to front & erection of garden room to rear, at 5 Spinneyfield, Moorgate, S60 3HW Recommendation Grant with conditions…”

“The proposed two-storey side extension would project 2.8m from the existing side elevation, representing less than half the width of the original 10m-wide dwelling. It would extend 8.2m in length, including a 3m projection beyond the existing rear elevation, whilst not extending beyond the rear elevation of the neighbouring bungalow at No. 7.”

“The application relates to a detached two-storey dwelling within an established residential area. The frontage comprises a block-paved driveway providing off-street parking, accessed via a dropped kerb.”

“The property benefits from a rear garden measuring approximately 22m in length, which backs onto the rear gardens of neighbouring residential properties.”

“There have been two previous planning applications submitted relating to this property:”

“RB1976/1119 – Rear extension and porch – GRANTED • RB1992/1053 – First floor rear extension – GRANTED CONDITIONALLY”

“The main issues to be considered in the determination of this application is the impact on the character and appearance of property and the streetscene and residential amenity.”

“Although the rear-facing bedroom windows would provide views across adjacent gardens, this relationship is characteristic of suburban residential development and would not result in a material loss of privacy. Overall, the proposal would not cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and accords with the residential amenity requirements of the Council's SPD and relevant development plan policies.”

“The garden room, due to its location and the separation distances to neighbouring properties is not expected to result in any significant overlooking, loss of privacy, loss of light, or overbearing impact on neighbouring occupiers. Accordingly, the development is considered to have an acceptable impact on residential amenity.”

“The application has been advertised by way of individual neighbour notification letters to adjacent properties. Twenty letters of representation have been received, twelve of which are from individual residents and interested parties.”

“The main concerns raised can be summarised as follows: • Extensions and roof alterations are considered overly large, creating a dominant three-storey appearance that is out of character with the surrounding area. • Concerns from No. Spinneyfield regarding loss of outlook, overshadowing, overbearing impact, and potential overlooking from upper-floor windows.”

“(2) That applications RB2026/0633 and RB2026/0716 be granted for the reasons adopted by Members at the meeting and subject to the relevant conditions listed in the submitted reports.”

“The permission hereby granted shall relate to the area shown outlined in red on the approved site plan and the development shall only take place in accordance with the submitted details and specifications and as shown on the approved plans (as set out below) (Drawing numbers MS/66/26 – 02 A – Proposed Floor Plans)(received 10 June 2026) (Drawing numbers MS/66/26 – 04 A – Proposed Elevations)(received 10 June 2026) (Drawing numbers MS/66/26 – 03 A – Proposed Garden…”

“Any window(s) which serves a bathroom, ensuite or shower room shall be obscurely glazed and fitted with glass to a minimum industry standard of Level 3 obscured glazing and be non-openable, unless the part(s) of the window(s) which can be opened are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed. The window(s) shall be permanently retained in that condition thereafter.”