Three homes with changed materials at Garages, Willingale Close, Hutton

What was proposed

The application sought to change the first-floor material of three approved three-bedroom houses from red hanging tiles to render, without changing their size or footprint.

“The three dwellings were approved under planning permission 21/02117/FUL as having first floor red hanging tiles. The amendment seeks to change the appearance and material of the first floor to render. The footprint and size of the dwellings remain the same.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The former garage site has been demolished and lies beside a narrow private access road in a mainly residential area of two-storey homes.

“The application site formally had 28 garages and hardstanding which were in poor condition and have been demolished. Access to the site is from a narrow private access road that serves two dwellings as well as the garages. The site slopes from south to north and the surrounding area is residential in nature and characterised by predominantly terraced and semi-detached two storey dwellings.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval with conditions because the material change was acceptable and would not harm the area’s character or nearby residents’ amenity.

“The reason for the change in material is essentially to do with cost and maintenance. It is not considered that the overall appearance of the terrace of three dwellings would be significantly different or would impact on the character of the area which is predominantly brick with the occasional rendered dwelling. The change to render from hanging tile is not considered to create any impact on the amenity of adjoining or nearby residents.”

“The materials above and the proposed render are considered to be acceptable an additional condition for materials to be submitted is no longer required. All other relevant conditions are proposed below.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

Adjoining and nearby neighbours were consulted, no objections were received, and no further standard consultation was undertaken because the amendment was minor.

“Adjoining and nearby neighbours were sent consultation letters on 22 nd January 2026 and given 21 days to comment on the application. A site notice was posted on site on 28 th January 2026. No objections have been received.”

“Due to the minor nature of the amendment being the external materials of the dwellings, no further consultation was undertaken with standard consultees.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The report was presented by [name withheld], and the ward councillor said he and Councillor Chinnery supported the application.

Members’ debate

Councillor Rigby moved approval and Councillor Mynott seconded the motion.

“A motion was MOVED by Cllr Rigby to APPROVE the application. This was SECONDED by Cllr Mynott.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application unanimously, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

“The application was APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY subject to conditions outlined in the report.”

Minutes