Single-storey rear extension at 51 Radford Road, Royal Leamington Spa
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Warwick Planning Committee on 11 Aug 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought demolition of existing single-storey rear structures and a single-storey rear extension, partly retrospectively.
“51 Radford Road, Royal Leamington Spa, CV31 1NE Demolition of existing single storey rear structures and erection of single storey rear extension (part-retrospective) FOR S Robotham ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------”
“Demolition of existing single storey rear structures and erection of single storey rear extension (part-retrospective) THE SITE AND ITS LOCATION”
Officer report
The site
The property is an end-terrace, two-storey dwelling in a historic terrace within the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area.
“51 Radford Road is an end of terrace, two storey dwellinghouse located on Radford Road, Leamington Spa. The dwellinghouse is a part of a historic row of terraced properties, many featuring two-storey rear wings. The property is situated within the Royal Leamington Spa Conservation Area. PLANNING HISTORY”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the extension’s design, scale, effect on neighbours, heritage impact, parking and ecology were considered acceptable.
“Policy HE2 of Warwick District Council Local plan 2011-2019 also supports this and states that development will be expected to respect the setting of Conservation Areas and important views both in and out of them & new development within Conservation Areas should make a positive contribution to the local character and distinctiveness of the Conservation Area.”
“Conclusion The proposals are considered to have an acceptable impact on the character and quality of the street scene through the proposed layout, building materials and scale of the development. The proposals would also have an acceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring dwellings. The proposals are therefore in accordance with Local Plan Policies BE3, BE1, HE1, HE2, NE2, CC1, TR3, TR1 and the Council's Residential Design Guide.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The town council and conservation officer raised no objection, ecology raised no objection subject to a condition, and no public responses were received.
“Leamington Spa Town Council - No objection.”
“Warwickshire County Council Ecology - No objection. Recommend a condition.”
Officer report
Material finish query
The applicant queried the officer’s assessment of the retrospective extension’s material finish, but the assessment remained unchanged.
“An addendum circulated prior to the meeting advised that the applicant had reviewed the report submitted to Committee and queried the officer’s assessment of the material finish for the retrospective single storey rear extension. The assessment of the appearance and visual effect of the proposals was included within the report for this item and remained unchanged…”
Minutes
Committee consideration
The committee considered the report, presentation and addendum before a motion to grant permission was proposed and seconded.
“Following consideration of the report, presentation, and the information contained in the addendum, it was proposed by Councillor Luckhurst and seconded by Councillor Knight that the application should be granted.”
Minutes
Sources
- Warwick Planning Committee minutes, 11 August 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Warwick's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Date
- Tuesday 11 August 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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