Single-storey rear extension at 41 Daws Heath Road, Rayleigh

What was proposed

The application sought to retain a single-storey rear extension linking the house to an existing outbuilding.

“APPLICATION DETAILS Single storey rear extension to link to existing outbuilding (retrospective)”

Officer report

The site and extension

The property is a detached bungalow whose rear extension is 7.4 metres deep, 4.3 metres wide and 2.7 metres high.

“The application proposal is for the retention of a single-storey rear extension to the property. This is a flat-roofed extension 7.4 metres deep, 4.3 metres wide and 2.7 metres high. The background to this application needs to be noted. In 2024 a lawful development certificate was granted for a detached games room to the rear of No. 41 as it was permitted development as an outbuilding. The…”

“This application is to retain that outbuilding but with a small glass link physically connecting it to the bungalow itself. It is not known whether the outbuilding and link were built at the same time or the link was built later. The neighbour has indicated the link was built “straightaway” when the outbuilding was erected.”

Officer report

Officers recommended approval

Officers recommended permission because the extension was considered acceptable in appearance, neighbour impact, garden size, ecology, trees and flood risk.

“REPORT SUMMARY S1. This is a retrospective application for a relatively minor domestic extension. It has been assessed in relation to its appearance, impact on neighbours, adequacy of garden area, ecological and tree impact issues and flood risk and on the basis of the conclusions approval is recommended.”

“REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Local Planning Authority has acted positively and proactively in determining this application by assessing the proposal against the adopted Development Plan and all material considerations, including planning policies and any representations that may have been received and subsequently determining to grant planning permission in accordance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development, as set out within the National Planning Policy…”

Officer report

Who presented the application

The Development Management Team Leader presented the retrospective application for the rear extension linking to the outbuilding.

The committee discussion

A motion to approve was moved and seconded, with no planning conditions because the application was retrospective.

“Cllr R Linden moved a motion, seconded by Cllr Stanley to approve the application, as the application was retrospective there were no planning conditions.”

Minutes