Two-storey home extension at 1 Vicarage Lane, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands

What was proposed

The application proposed demolishing two attached outbuildings and constructing a two-storey extension for additional living accommodation.

“SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION 1.1 This householder application is for the demolition of outbuildings attached to a detached dwelling and the construction of a two-storey extension to provide additional living accommodation.”

“THE PROPOSAL 2.1 The householder application is for the demolition of two outbuildings attached to a detached dwelling and the construction of a two-storey extension to provide additional living accommodation. The application has been revised following comments received from the Parish Council and advice from the Planning Officer.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The detached house is near the junction of Vicarage Lane and Church Road, beside allotments, a play area and residential properties.

“SITE DESCRIPTION 3.1 The application site relates to a two-storey, grey rendered detached property with two attached lower-level outbuildings, located close to the junction of Vicarage Lane and Church Road within the village of Allithwaite.”

“To the east side is an unrelated plot of land used as an allotment with an array of structures, with further allotments and a play area to the north. Beyond those is St Marys churchyard and the Grade II listed buildings of Allithwaite Old School House primary school and St Marys church and the Church of St Mary. The site is some 120 metres from the listed church and separate from its associated graveyard by the play area and allotments.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for changing domestic garden to allotments was approved in 2007.

“SITE PLANNING HISTORY 4.1 SL/2007/1078 Change of use of domestic garden to allotments Approved 29/11/2007.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Head of Development Management presented the application, and no members of the public had registered to speak.

Members’ consideration

Members were shown plans, elevations and images of the site and surrounding area, and no questions were raised.

“Members’ attention was drawn to the site location plan, including the existing outbuilding to be demolished and the existing and proposed elevations from the front and rear which highlighted the extension. Further images of the side elevations, floor plans and the surrounding area were shown to members.”

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The vote

A motion to approve planning permission was moved and seconded, followed by a vote.

“A motion to approve planning permission was moved and seconded.”

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The decision and conditions

Planning permission was granted with conditions covering timing, approved plans, use with the existing dwelling, biodiversity, bats, stone walls and obscure glazing.

“RESOLVED, that planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-”

“Condition (3) The extension, the subject of this permission, shall only be used in association with and ancillary to, the occupation of the existing dwellinghouse known as 1 Vicarage Lane and shall not be used as a separate residential unit or holiday let unrelated and independent of the existing dwelling.”

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