Replacement dwelling at 1A The Riddings, Coventry

What was proposed

A self-build replacement dwelling and front outbuilding were proposed, with the new dwelling larger than the existing bungalow but no higher.

“INTRODUCTION The planning application is for a replacement dwelling (self-build) and outbuilding within Canley Gardens. The application has received more than 5 letters of objection.”

Officer report

The site

The site contains a detached dwelling in a residential area, beside a public footpath and near Hearsall Golf Course, with trees and hedging around it.

“SITE DESCRIPTION The application site is occupied by a detached dwelling, located within a residential area, opposite Bates Road and on the south side of The Riddings. The existing property is a steeply pitched dormer bungalow with various additions including a flat roof garage projecting to the front. There is no distinct style of property in the locality with a mixture of dormer bungalows and two storey dwellings.”

Officer report

Officers recommended approval

Officers considered the proposal acceptable in principle and found no significant impacts on neighbours, highways or ecology, subject to conditions.

“RECOMMENDATION Planning Committee are recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.”

“REASON FOR DECISION The proposal is acceptable in principle and will not result in any significant impact upon neighbour amenity, highway safety, or ecology, and will provide a satisfactory residential environment, subject to relevant conditions.”

Officer report

How the proposal was assessed

The replacement dwelling was considered suitable in its residential location, with acceptable design, neighbour impact, parking, trees and ecology subject to conditions.

“Principle of development In this instance the principle of development is considered to be acceptable under Policy H3 of the adopted Coventry City Council Local Plan (2017) as it will provide a replacement dwelling within an established residential area which is served by local amenities. Policy H3 seeks to ensure a suitable location for new housing and the creation of an appropriate and acceptable residential environment.”

“The single storey front/side element on the west side will have a flat roof, and although a pitched roof would be preferable, in this instance it has been designed to minimise the impact on the neighbouring property and in this case as the outbuilding to the front of the extension will have a pitched roof, the flat roof extension will be mostly obscured from view.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Three registered speakers, including Councillor K Sandhu, spoke against the application, while the applicant spoke in support.

The committee decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions, including an additional sustainable drainage condition.

“The Late Representation report referred to an additional neighbour response, updates to design elements, sustainable drainage and flood risk features. The sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) was protected by a condition.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be granted in respect of PL/2025/0001475/FUL subject to conditions; including the additional condition as set out in the Late Representations report.”

Minutes