Single-storey rear extension at 29 Park Barn Drive, Guildford

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension measuring 2.8 metres wide, 3.5 metres deep and up to 2.95 metres high.

“The application proposes the erection of a single-storey rear extension.”

“Width: 2.8m • Depth: 3.5m • Height to eaves: 2.5m • Height to ridge: 2.95m…”

Officer report

The site

The site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling on a corner plot in a residential urban area, with off-street parking.

“The application site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Park Barn Drive. The building is constructed of brick with a tiled pitched roof. The dwelling is set back from the carriageway and benefits from off-street parking within its curtilage.”

“The site is located within a residential urban area in the Westborough ward.”

Officer report

Impact on neighbours

The extension might affect adjacent ground-floor windows, but officers considered the impact acceptable, partly because suitable accessible accommodation was needed for a disabled resident.

“Weight is given to the personal circumstances of the occupants and the need to provide suitable, accessible accommodation for a disabled resident. Paragraph 135(f) of the NPPF supports the delivery of inclusive and accessible development that promotes health and wellbeing, and these matters are material considerations in favour of the proposal in this instance.”

“While the proposal may result in some impact on the ground-floor windows adjacent to the shared boundary, this is not considered to be to a degree that would warrant refusal of the application when weighed against the identified benefits of the proposal.”

Officer report

Consultation response

The adjoining council-owned property’s Housing Estate Team had no objections and supported the scheme, while the adjoining occupants also supported it.

“Public consultation has been carried out in accordance with Article 15 of the Development Management Procedure Order (as amended)”

“The adjoining property is also a Guildford Borough Council property. The Housing Estate Team was consulted and has confirmed that it has no objections to the proposal in respect of the adjoining property and is supportive of the scheme.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Management Specialist presented the proposal and explained why it had been referred to the committee.

Members’ views

Members welcomed the proposal and its benefits for the occupier, and considered that it would not materially harm the property or neighbours.

“In debate, Members welcomed the proposal and the benefits it would provide to the occupier.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions and reasons set out in the officer recommendation.

“Following the debate, the Chair moved the motion to approve application 25/P/01287 subject to the conditions and reasons as set out in the Officer’s report. The motion was seconded by Councillor Smith and was carried.”

“RESOLVED: That application 25/P/01287 be APPROVED, subject to the conditions and reasons as set out in the Officer’s report.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The permission required work to start within three years, follow the approved plans and use matching external materials.

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans published 22/09/25:”

Officer report