Single-storey rear extension at 150 Fairview Road, Penn, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The retrospective application sought a flat-roof rear extension for an enlarged kitchen and shower room.

“Proposal Single storey rear extension (kitchen and shower room). Retrospective application…”

“Application details 3.1 The partly retrospective application proposal is for a flat roof single storey rear extension to create an enlarged kitchen and shower room, which measures 2.9m deep by 5.5m wide and 2.9m high (set 0.15m from the boundary). The plans show it would be completed in a rendered external finish.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a three-bedroom semi-detached home with parking, a rear garden and neighbouring extended properties.

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Grant with conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 Three-bedroom semi-detached residential dwelling, part brick, part render elevations, which has previously been extended with a single storey 3.4m rear extension. The frontage has off-street parking provision for at least 3 cars behind a low brick boundary wall. The rear garden has a maximum length of 24 m and is 6.8 m wide. The site is relatively flat, with no significant level changes.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval with conditions, finding the proposal acceptable and consistent with the Development Plan overall.

“Conclusion 11.1 Whilst the proposal is partly retrospective, the development has been designed to avoid any significant harm to the residential amenity of adjoining neighbours, and it would not have a detrimental impact upon the character of the area. Consequently, the proposed development is acceptable and in accordance with the Development Plan overall.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The assistant planning officer outlined the report, and a speaker addressed the committee in opposition.

Members’ discussion

Members considered that the existing fence would make any daylight loss from the extension minimal.

“The report was considered by Committee, and members felt that due to the height of an existing fence, any loss of daylight as a result of the extension would be minimal.”

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The vote

Councillor Alan Butt moved the report’s recommendations and Councillor Rashpal Kaur seconded them.

“Councillor Alan Butt moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Rashpal Kaur seconded the recommendations.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee granted permission subject to matching external materials and removing permitted development rights for side elevation windows.

“Resolved: That planning application 26/00069/FUL be granted subject to conditions including: • The external materials used in the development shall match those of the existing building in colour, form and texture. • Remove permitted development – no side elevation windows.”

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