House extensions and garage conversion at 6 Edgcumbe Park Drive, Crowthorne

“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a ground floor rear extension, first floor extension, extensions to existing front and rear dormers, changes to fenestration and part garage conversion.”

“The application site is a 4 bedroom, link detached dwelling within the settlement boundary of Crowthorne and the also within the Edgcumbe Park Character Area as defined by the Character Area Assessments SPD.”

“604934 | Approved | 06.10.1980 Single storey side extension to form sun lounge.”

“620319 | Approved | 18.01.1995 Erection of single storey front extensions and formation of bay window to rear.”

“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 or trees within the site.”

“RECOMMENDATION Planning permission be granted subject to the reasons set out in Section 11 of this report.”

“- scale, mass and overlooking - contrary to acceptable design which is indicative of the nature of Edgcumbe Park - encroachment on the neighbour’s property (which will include guttering/footings) - due to close use and encroachment of the boundary wall there is need for a party wall agreement.”

“- Size of the window serving bedroom 3 - Disproportionate rear dormer and harm to roof character - Loss of privacy and overlooking - Overbearing impact and loss of outlook - Harm to the established character of the area - Cumulative impact of the proposed works [Officer Comment: It is noted that two of the objections suggested reducing the size of the window to overcome overlooking concerns.”

“[Officer Comment: Plans have been amended so the single storey extension to the rear is entirely within the applicant’s curtilage and ownership.]”

“The Committee noted that • Crowthorne Parish Council objected to the application • There were three objections received • A site visit had taken place on 16 May attended by Cllrs. Brown, Collings, Virgo, Temperton, Smith, McKenzie-Boyle.”

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

“Notwithstanding any details shown on the approved plans the first floor side en- suite window in the development hereby permitted shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass (or equivalent) unless the parts of the window which are clear glazed are more than 1.7 metres above the floor of the room in which the window is installed.”

“The tree protection measures shown on the approved Tree Protection Plan shall be installed prior to the commencement of the development, including any initial site clearance, and shall be maintained fully intact and upright until the completion of all building operations on site. REASON: In order to safeguard trees considered to be worthy of retention in the interests of the visual amenity of the area. [Relevant Policies: BFLP LP 54]”