Two-storey rear extension at The Couplings, 38 Arthur Street, Kenilworth

“The Couplings, 38 Arthur Street, Kenilworth, CV8 2HE Erection of a two storey/ single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory FOR [name withheld] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------”

“Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.”

“The Couplings, 38 Arthur Street is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling within a predominantly residential part of Kenilworth.”

“The application site has the following neighbours: Detached adjoining neighbouring property 40 Arthur Street to the northeast boundary, semi-detached adjoining neighbouring property 36 Arthur Street to the southwest Boundary & adjacent northwest are the two neighbouring properties 37 & 35 Arthur Street.”

“W/19/1811 - Erection of a single storey side and rear extension - Granted- 18 December 2019.”

“Sited to the rear of the property, the proposed part two storey, part single storey rear extension is not overtly visible in the street scene. The extension is considered to be sufficiently subservient with the roof set down from the ridge of the main house. The extensions will feature materials to match the existing dwellinghouse secured by a planning condition.”

“The proposed extension is considered to be of an acceptable design and scale which does not unacceptably alter the character of the immediate surrounding area and complies with Local Plan Policy BE1 and Neighbourhood Plan Policy KP13.”

“Neighbouring 40 Arthur Street does have a single side facing ground floor window serving an open-plan kitchen/ diner, this is considered to be a secondary window and the principal source of light/ outlook for this room is provided by the rear facing glazed doors, which is considered to mitigate any impact on loss of light. This is in line with the Residential Design Guide SPD, which gives less weight is given to secondary windows.”

“The proposal is also considered not to result in unacceptable overlooking, with which neighbours have raised as a concern. The extensions do not feature any side facing windows, and the views into neighbouring gardens from the first-floor windows of the proposed two-storey rear extension are not considered to be materially more harmful than views presently available from the current dwellinghouse.”

“Kenilworth Town Council- Neutral- states there is no indication of parking demand on the street- Later re-consulted- maintained neutral comments. Network Rail - No objections provided the works are not within 10 metres of the railway line and there is not alteration to the drainage system Warwickshire County Council Ecology- No objection.”

“An addendum circulated prior to the meeting advised additional comments in objection had been received to the proposed scheme from a nearby resident commenting on the effect of additional vehicles and congestion within the street impacting upon emergency vehicles accessing properties. The addendum also confirmed an assessment of highway safety and parking matters was set out in the report for this item and remained unchanged.”

“Following consideration of the report, presentation and information contained in the addendum, it was proposed by Councillor Kennedy and seconded by Councillor Aizlewood that the application should be granted.”

“No. Conditions (1) the development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this permission.”

“(3) all external facing materials for the development hereby permitted shall be of the same type, texture and colour as those of the existing building.”