Single-storey rear extension at 10 Painswick Road, Gloucester

What was proposed

The application proposed removing the garage, storage and greenhouse, building a single-storey rear extension and adding two ground-floor side windows.

“Proposal: Removal of garage/storage and greenhouse, erection of single storey rear extension & addition of two ground floor windows to the side of the existing dwelling.”

Officer report

The site

The site was a two-storey semi-detached corner property with gardens, a garage, storage area and greenhouse to the rear.

“The application site is 10 Painswick Road, within the Matson, Robinswood & White City ward of Gloucester. 10 Painswick Road is a two-storey, semi-detached property within a long and narrow corner plot between Marlborough Road and Painswick Road. It is constructed with red brick, slate roof tiles and white UPVC windows. It includes a small garden to the front and rear, with gate access from Marlborough Road.”

“This application proposes to remove the garage, storage and greenhouse at the rear and erect a single storey rear ‘dog leg’ extension that would infill from the rear elevation of the dwelling and extend from the outrigger. The extension from the outrigger would be 6.5m deep, 4.7m wide and 2.8m tall. The infill extension would be 1.7m wide, 6.8m deep and 2.8m tall to join with the extension from the outrigger.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the proposal was considered consistent with relevant policies and acceptable in design and neighbour impact.

“The proposal would be at the rear of the property, however would be visible from Marlborough Road due to the application site being a corner plot. However due to its proposed materials and flat roof it would not be considered obtrusive in the streetscene when compared to the existing extensions and outbuildings in this proposed location.”

“Conclusion This application has been considered in the context of the policies and guidance referred to above. The proposal is consistent with those policies and guidance in terms of design, materials, impact upon the amenity of any neighbours and the local area; the proposal is acceptable and accordingly it is recommended that planning permission be granted.”

Officer report

What neighbours said

Neighbouring properties were notified, but no responses were received.

“Neighbouring properties were notified. No responses were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Planning Development Manager presented the report, and members then asked questions about access, plot size and the party wall note.

Members’ discussion

Councillors welcomed the proposal and discussed family care, wheelchair access, a wet room and side access.

“Councillor Jones welcomed this proposal that allowed residents to look after family at home in the absence of a current national care system.”

“Councillor Lewis reiterated the need for adequately sized wheelchair access. He stated that the building of a wet room and side access for a specific purpose was a good use of the plot.”

Minutes

The vote

A councillor proposed granting permission, another councillor seconded the proposal, and the committee resolved to grant it.

“Councillor Gravells proposed, and Councillor Jones seconded the proposal to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions as outlined in the Officer report.”

“RESOLVED that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions as outlined in the Officer report.”

Minutes

Conditions

The officer report required commencement within three years, compliance with approved plans and matching external materials except for the single-ply roof.

“Condition 2 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawing numbers/documents except where these may be modified by any other conditions attached to this permission. As existing plans and elevations including site location and block plans – RP-10PR-G-001- B (received 4 March 2026) As proposed plans and elevations - RP-10PR-G-002-A (received 18 February 2026)”

“Condition 3 With the exception of the roof materials (single ply), the materials to be used in the…”

Officer report