Two-storey side extension at 18 Redwood Close, Dibden Purlieu, Hythe

Earlier planning history

There was no relevant planning history for the site.

“The application is subject to amended plans which were received on the 1st May 2026 and 15th May 2026. 4PLANNING HISTORY No relevant history 5PLANNING POLICY AND GUIDANCE Local Plan 2016-2036 Part 1: Planning Strategy Policy ENV3: Design quality and local distinctiveness Policy CCC2: Safe and sustainable travel Local Plan Part 2: Sites and Development Management 2014 DM2: Nature conservation, biodiversity and geodiversity Neighbourhood Plan Hythe and Dibden Policy D1 - High…”

Officer report

Neighbours’ living conditions and parking

Officers considered neighbour amenity and highway safety acceptable, while identifying a one-space parking shortfall that would not cause noticeable harm.

“Residential amenity Policy ENV3 states that new development will be required to avoid unacceptable effects by reason of visual intrusion or overbearing impact, overlooking, shading, noise and light pollution or other adverse impacts on residential amenity. The adjoining neighbour, number 17 Redwood Close, is positioned to the northeast of the proposed extension.”

“However, this would replace an existing window, albeit closer, and with the degree of separation the impact on this neighbour's privacy would not be to such a degree as to be unacceptable. In respect of neighbour amenity, the overall impact is considered to be acceptable as detailed above. As such. the proposal would comply with Policy ENV3 of the Local Plan in terms of amenity related provisions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A representative for the applicants spoke at the meeting.

What members considered

Members considered the scheme not out of keeping or unusual, and found it neither intrusive nor materially harmful to the local area.

“Members were minded that the proposed scheme was not out of keeping or unusual for the local area. The Committee considered that the extension was not intrusive, posed no material harm to nor would detract from the local area.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The suggested conditions covered a three-year start period, approval of the submitted plans and matching materials.

“The Service Manager of Development Management suggested planning the inclusion of the following conditions:”

“1) 3-year time to start. 2) Approval of submitted plans. 3) Materials to match.”

Minutes