Raised rear terrace at 6 Primley Road, Sidmouth

“Primley Road is a two-storey, semidetached dwelling located within the built-up area boundary of Sidmouth. The property is adjoined by number 5 Primley Road on the western (side) with which if it shares a party wall, and number 7 Primley Road to the east. The rear garden is reasonably sized, being approximately 25m deep. The rear garden is relatively flat, with no discernible slope.”

“The applicant seeks permission to construct a raised terrace, with timber and glazed balustrade. The height of the raised deck would be approximately 0.55m from the ground level, with balustrading extending a further 1m above the deck level. The dimensions of the deck are to be approx. 3m by 3m, with a 3m gap between the edge of the deck and the boundary line with the adjoining property to the west.”

“Overlooking – There is existing vegetation along the boundaries that offer some limited vegetative screening between properties. Due to the presence of rear steps leading down to the garden from the dwelling, it was possible to be at approximately the same height as the terrace would be whilst undertaking the site visit.”

“The scale, design and siting of the raised terrace is such that there would be no unacceptable impact on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers in terms of overlooking, loss of light, or overbearing impact. It is considered that there would not be an unreasonable loss of amenity for neighbouring properties.”

“Town Council – NO OBJECTIONS to the proposed raised terrace. DO NOT SUPPORT the proposed 2.1m high fence. Reason: Members considered its height would have an adverse impact on neighbouring residential amenity.”

“South West Water: No objections subject to standing advice.”

“Two objections were received from the same neighbour during the notification period. The comments raised the following key issues; loss of daylight, overlooking, intended use and development along a shared boundary.”

“Councillor Brian Bailey left the chamber for this application and did not take part in discussions or vote.”

“RESOLVED: Approved with conditions in accordance with officer recommendation.”

“2) The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission and shall be carried out as approved.”

“3) Surface water drainage shall be provided by means of soakaways within the site which shall comply with the requirements of BRE Digest 365 for the critical 1 in 100- year storm event plus 45% for climate change unless an alternative means of surface water drainage is submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to installation.”