Amended house extension at 59 Old Town Close, Beaconsfield

What was proposed

The application sought changes to approved plans, including revised windows and doors, internal alterations and an additional first-floor flank window.

“Summary & Recommendation/ Reason for Planning Committee Consideration 1.1 The application seeks permission under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to vary Condition 4 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission PL/25/4751/FA. The amendments include alterations to the approved internal layout, changes to openings in the front, side and rear elevations, and the addition of an extra first floor flank window.”

“Description of Proposed Development 2.1 Planning permission PL/25/4751/FA granted consent for a part single and part two storey side and rear extension, installation of a first floor flank window and re-siting of existing solar panels and rooflights. The current application seeks to vary the approved plans and proposes the following amendments: • Changes to the internal layout at ground and first floor level.”

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Planning history

Permission was granted in 2026 for the extension and related changes, following earlier permissions for a loft conversion and a refused rear dormer.

“Loft conversion incorporating rooflights. 3.3 16/01441/FUL – Refused Permission, 30 September 2016. Loft conversion incorporating rear dormer. Policy Considerations and Evaluation Principle and Location of Development National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) December 2024 South Bucks Core Strategy Policies: • CP8 (Built and Historic Environment) • CP9 (Natural Environment) • CP12 (Sustainable Energy) South Bucks Local Plan Policies: • EP3 (The Use, Design and Layout of…”

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Consultation response

The town council gave a neutral response with no additional comments, and no consultations were sought.

“Parish/Town Council Beaconsfield Town Council resolved to submit a neutral response with no additional comments.”

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Public response

No third-party representations had been received when the report was prepared.

“Subject to the recommended conditions, the proposal would comply with policies EP3, EP5 and H11 of the Local Plan. Transport Matters and Parking Core Strategy Policy: • CP7 (Accessibility and Transport) Local Plan Policy: • TR7 (Parking Provision) 4.14 The proposed amendments relate principally to the internal layout and window and door arrangements. No increase in the number of bedrooms is proposed and there would be no loss of on plot parking provision.”

“Representations None received at the time of drafting the report.”

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Public speakers

There were no public speakers on the application.

The committee vote

The application was proposed, seconded and approved, with one councillor absent from the discussion and vote.

“PL/26/02104/VRC - 59 Town Close, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LF Note: Councillor M Roberts left the meeting prior to this application, and did not participate in the discussion or vote.”

“It was proposed by Councillor J Waters, seconded by Councillor M Tett CBE, and…”

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The decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions in the case officer’s report.

“That application PL/26/02104/VRC be approved, subject to the conditions in the case officer’s report.”

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Planning conditions

The conditions require matching materials, restrict further flank windows and require obscure, mostly fixed glazing for the two first-floor flank windows.

“No additional windows shall be inserted at first floor level or above in either flank elevation without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.”

“The two first floor flank windows shall be fitted with obscure glazing and shall be fixed shut, except for any top hung opening section above 1.7 metres from internal floor level.”

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