Rear property extension at 7 Collingwood Close, Coniston

“Lake District National Park Authority Development Control Committee – 1 July 2026 7/2026/5109 approval. Furthermore, it was deemed structurally and aesthetically preferable to add masonry pillars to the outer corner and the side of the full-width conservatory window area. In addition, other alterations were made including adding a flue to the roof and external lights to the eaves of the conservatory and the dormer window together with wall-mounted downlights.”

“Because the development as built does not fully accord with the September 2024 permission retrospective planning permission is now sought for an extension to the rear of the property to include the changes (excluding the external lights added to the eaves of the extension and to the eaves of the dormer window). The lights have been removed from the proposals in response to concerns both from officers and from local residents.”

“7 Collingwood Close is a semi-detached bungalow located on the corner of Little Moss and Collingwood Close, within a modern housing estate in Coniston.”

“Planning permission was granted in September 2024 for extensions and alterations to the dwelling (application reference 7/2024/5416). A further planning permission was subsequently granted by the Development Control Committee for the creation of a raised patio/decking to the rear of the dwelling extending across the width of the garden with both steps and a sloped access to the grassed garden, with a glass balustrade and fence along the boundary with a neighbour in March…”

“Seven letters of objection have been received objecting to the application, which can be summarised as follows: • Lights shine into surrounding properties (Collingwood and Little Moss) causing sleep deprivation and ill health • Excessive amount of lights • Lighting under eaves is unacceptable and far too bright.”

“The conservatory roof is 45-50cm higher than the approved roof. The D&A Statement says that it is 30cm higher. • Asks why the applicant did not apply for a Section 73 application • Provides photographs of the conservatory roof visible through the roof causing visual intrusion/overshadowing/overbearing. • Dwelling is being used as a four-bedroom house instead of a three- bedroom house.”

“Motion to approve the application with conditions as per the officer’s report Proposed by C Southward Seconded by R Outhwaite Members in favour of motion: Members against the motion: The chair of the committee exercised their casting vote and the motion to approve the application with conditions as per the officer’s report was passed.”