Home extensions at 500B Littleworth Road, Cannock

“Proposal 2.1 The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a side extension with dormer to rear, and single storey front extension following demolition of existing garage. The side extension would extend approximately 4 metres from the existing property with a flat roof dormer to the rear. The dormer window would not project above the apex of the roof and will be 3.8 metres in width.”

“The application site is comprised of a detached, modified 3no bedroom bungalow located within a residential area of Hednesford, Cannock. Littleworth Road is characterised by a variety of two-storey and bungalow properties. The dwelling is one of 4no bungalows set back from Littleworth Road on a small cul de sac, with open agricultural land to the south. The dwelling is of brick construction under a pitched roof.”

“Determining Issues The determining issues for the proposed development include: Principle of Development Character and Appearance Residential Amenity Parking and Highways Environmental Considerations 4.1 Principle of Development 4.1.1 The proposal is for extensions to an existing residential property that is sited within a residential location.”

“However, the proposal complies with the 25-degree vertical angle taken from this window of which would ensure an appropriate level of natural light. As such, it is considered that the design of the proposal is acceptable in regard to its amenity considerations, in the context of NPPF requirements and, Policy SO1.1 of the Cannock Chase Local Plan and the Council’s Design SPD.”

“Whilst this is noted, the dormer extension will be sited to the rear of the property and will not be readily visible within the street scene and as such, the proposed flat roof is acceptable in this instance.”

“Regarding the impact of overbearing and overlooking, the proposed rear extension with dormer, creating a first-floor mezzanine level, comprises a western facing window of which would partially overlook into the rear amenity space of no. Littleworth Road. However, any overlooking would be some 50m from the rear elevation of No.480.”

“CH/26/101, 500B Littleworth Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 1JB – side extension with dormer to rear, and single storey front extension following demolition of existing garage Consideration was given to the report of the Development and Policy Manager (Item5.38 - 5.46(presented by the Planning Officer). The Planning Officer provided a presentation to the Committee outlining the application showing photographs and plans of the proposals.”