Roof extensions and terrace at Flat First Floor, 126 Iffley Road, Hammersmith, London W6

What was proposed

The application sought roof and second-floor extensions, a screened roof terrace, front rooflights and replacement first-floor bay windows.

“The current application seeks planning permission for the Erection of a rear roof extension; erection of a rear extension at second floor level, over part of the existing back addition; installa- tion of 2no.”

“Since submission, the application has been amended to remove an increase in height to the roof ridge.”

Officer report

The site

The proposal concerns the first-floor flat in a two-storey mid-terrace property split into two self-contained flats within the Bradmore conservation area.

“The application site comprises a two storey mid-terrace property located on the eastern side of the Iffley Road. The property is split into two self-contained flats (ref: 1970/00345/HIST). The current application relates to the First floor flat.”

“The site lies within the Bradmore conservation area.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier permissions covered the flats, rear extensions, a side extension, lightwells and a replacement rear door, while one revised extension application was withdrawn.

“2001/01017/FUL - Erection of single storey extension to the side and rear of the back addition. REVISED DRAWINGS. Application Withdrawn.”

“2006/02948/FUL - Excavation of part of front and rear gardens to form lightwells, in con- nection with the enlargement of the basement; installation of a replacement door to the rear. Ap- plication approved.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the development was acceptable in appearance, preserved the conservation area and had an acceptable effect on neighbouring residential amenity.

“The proposed development is considered to be acceptable on visual amenity grounds as well as its impact on neighbouring residential amenities and would not result in any harmful im- pacts to heritage assets.”

“The application is therefore recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

What people said

Nine representations were received, including eight objections about light, privacy, noise, appearance, outlook, scale and overdevelopment, and one letter of support.

“As part of the public consultation process, 16 neighbouring properties were consulted by let- ter. 9 representations have been received, this included 8 letters of objection (from 7 properties) and 1 letter of support. These comments are summarised below: - Objection…”

“- Loss of light, increase in sense of enclosure - Privacy concerns, risk that the privacy glass could later be replaced, modified, or removed, allowing overlooking into neighbouring gardens and rear windows.”

Officer report

The main planning issues

The assessment focused on the effect on the property and conservation area and on neighbouring residential amenity.

“The main planning considerations in the assessment of this application include the following: -”

“- Design and impact upon the character and appearance of the application property and the sur- rounding conservation area. - Impact on neighbouring residential amenity…”

Officer report

Who spoke

An officer gave a presentation, and there were no registered speakers.

The vote

Members voted unanimously for both officer recommendations, with no votes against and nobody not voting.

“The Committee voted on the officer recommendations for approval as follows:”

“Minutes are subject to confirmation at the next meeting as a correct record of the proceedings and any amendments arising will be recorded in the minutes of that subsequent meeting. Recommendation 1:”

Minutes

The decision

The committee authorised the Executive Director of Place to grant planning permission subject to the report’s conditions and authority to make minor condition changes.

“That the Executive Director of Place be authorised to grant planning permission subject to the conditions listed in the report.”

“That the Executive Director of Place, after consultation with the Assistant Director, Legal Services and the Chair of the Planning and Development Control Committee be authorised to make any minor changes to the proposed conditions, which may include the variation, addition, or deletion of conditions, any such changes shall be within their discretion.”

Minutes