Single-storey front extension at 44 Byron Avenue, Camberley
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Surrey Heath Planning Applications Committee on 21 May 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a single-storey front extension, roof, internal layout and fenestration alterations, including converting and relocating the garage.
“THE PROPOSAL 4.1 This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a single storey front extensions with alterations to the roof, internal layout and fenestration, and widening of dropped kerb. The front extension would measure 1.9 metres in depth, 6.3 metres in width and 3.5 metres in height. This extension would infill the gap between the existing porch and garage.”
Officer report
The site
The site is a detached two-storey dwelling in a residential area within Camberley’s settlement area and Hedged Estate Character Area.
“SITE DESCRIPTION 2.1 The application site comprises a detached, two-storey dwelling located to the north of the highway at the end of the cul-de-sac. It is within the settlement area of Camberley and the Hedged Estate Character Area as outlined in the Western Urban Area Character Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). The surrounding area is predominantly residential, comprising dwellings similar in size and style to the host dwelling.”
Officer report
Earlier permissions
Earlier permissions covered a pitched roof over existing flat roofs and a part two-storey, part single-storey side extension.
“RELEVANT HISTORY 3.1 99/0645 Construct a pitched roof over existing flat roofs (Approved 14.07.1999). 3.2 05/0989 Erect a part two storey part single storey side extension, following proposed demolition of part garage (Approved 01.12.2005).”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the development would not harm the area’s character, appearance or residential amenities.
“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT subject to conditions 1.0 SUMMARY 1.1 This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of single storey front extensions with alterations to the roof, internal layout and fenestration. The development would cause no harm to the character and appearance of the area and would not harm residential amenities and is therefore recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The assessment considered effects on the area’s character and appearance, residential amenity, highway safety, capacity and parking.
“This application is considered against advice contained with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) where there is a presumption in favour of sustainable development. Regard will be given to Policies DM9 and DM11 of the adopted Surrey Heath Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Document 2012 (CSDMP).”
“Other matters 7.4 Impact on the character and appearance of the area 7.4.1 Policy DM9 of the CSMDP and policy DH1 of the ELP are relevant. The RDG is also relevant. The application site is located within the Hedged Estate Character Area as outlined in the WUAC SPD 2012. Guiding principles HE1 to HE4 are applicable. The proposed extensions are modest in scale and would not extend beyond the existing front elevation of the dwelling.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Councillors voted for the recommendation to grant, with none against and one abstention.
“The officer’s recommendation to grant, subject to conditions was proposed by Councillor Richard Wilson, seconded by Councillor Helen Whitcroft, put to the vote and carried.”
“Minutes\Planning Applications Committee\21 May 2026 NOTE 1 In accordance with Part 4, Section D, Paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting for the officer’s recommendation to grant the application, subject to conditions was as follows:”
Minutes
The decision
The application was approved subject to conditions.
“RESOLVED that application 26/0186/FFU be approved, subject to conditions.”
Minutes
Approval conditions
The conditions require commencement within three years, compliance with approved plans and matching external fascia materials.
“The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years of the date of this permission.”
“The building works hereby approved shall be constructed in external fascia materials to match those of the existing building.”
Officer report
Sources
- Surrey Heath Planning Applications Committee minutes, 21 May 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Surrey Heath's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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