Large house extension at 18 Pickering Crescent, Grappenhall And Thelwall, Warrington

What was proposed

The application sought front, rear and two-storey side extensions, a loft conversion with dormer, and three parking spaces.

“The application seeks planning permission to erect a single storey front, rear and two storey side & rear extension with loft conversion and a rear dormer window. The area of the existing front garden would be utilised to extend the driveway in order to accommodate the required three car parking space.”

“The proposed extension would add a total footprint of approx. 6.5 sqm to the existing extensions to the rear and 5 sqm to the front of the dwelling. The application proposes to demolish the existing conservatory and replace it with a single storey rear extension that would join onto the existing lounge/dining area to the rear. This space would accommodate a new open-plan kitchen/dining to the rear and a separate utility area to the side.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a two-storey semi-detached home in an established residential area, with existing side and rear extensions and two parking spaces.

“The application site relates to a two-storey semi-detached dwelling on Pickering Crescent in a well-established residential area of Grappenhall And Thelwall (south-east of Warrington). It is a brick-built dwelling with a tiled pitched roof. The area is typified with a mix of two-storeyed detached and semi-detached dwellings. In terms of design, there is a uniformity within the character of the area. Application Number:”

“2025/00940/FULH Agenda Item 4 1.2 The dwelling has been previously extended to the side and rear to provide a living room to the side & a conservatory to the rear. The planning history shows that a two – storey extension was approved in 1988; however, only a single storey side extension was actually built on site.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was acceptable in principle, respected local character, protected residential amenity and raised no highway safety concerns.

“The principle of the development • Impact upon the character of the surrounding area • Impact upon residential amenity • The impact on parking provision and the highway network.”

“Subject to the assessment above, the principle of development is acceptable, the proposed development would be in accordance with the relevant Local Plan policies and would not adversely impact residential or visual amenity. Therefore, this application is recommended for approval subject to the conditions outlined below.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The parish council objected to overdevelopment and loss of front garden, while the transport service raised no objection to the parking.

“Objection raised. The proposed development would constitute overdevelopment and the removal of front garden to meet the parking requirements would detract from the streetscene.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Representations were heard in favour of the application.

The committee decision

The committee granted permission with conditions in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“The Director of Place submitted the above application with a recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions.”

“The application was granted with conditions as per officer recommendations.”

Minutes