Three-bedroom house at 487 London Road, Warrington

What was proposed

The proposal would replace the existing garage with a detached three-bedroom house, subdivide the plot and create a shared access from London Road.

“Description of Development: Demolish existing garage and subdivide existing residential plot to erect a new 3-bedroom house with shared driveway and new access from London Road…”

“A new access from London Road is proposed into the centre of the site, which would serve both the existing and the new dwelling. The existing fence panels along the front boundary would be replaced with railings over the existing wall. The existing access is to be closed with a new section of wall and railings.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is an existing semi-detached home with a garage, driveway, Silver Birch tree, neighbouring homes, rear gardens and a listed milestone nearby.

“The application relates to the site of an existing semi-detached residential property at 487 London Road (A49), located in the southern suburbs of Warrington. The property forms the northern half of the pair of dwellings. The site includes a freestanding double garage on the northern side of the property.”

“The property and garage are set back from the highway site behind a driveway and parking area enclosed with a low wall topped with fencing to a height of around 2.2 metres. A large Silver Birch tree is also located close to the front boundary and the existing access to the site. This tree is not covered by a Tree Preservation Order.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

Transport, environmental protection, conservation, tree, ecology and utilities consultees raised no objection, subject to specified conditions or guidance.

“Warrington BC Environment & Public Protection – No objection, subject to conditions in relation to the provision of contaminated land assessments and a noise insulation scheme for the new dwelling. 10”

“Warrington BC Tree & Woodland Officer – No objection, subject to a condition to provide an updated Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree protection Scheme prior to the construction of the access, to reflect the change in the proposed surfacing of the driveway from gravel to a bound material.”

Officer report

Objections raised

Four residents objected over overshadowing, privacy, design, access safety, parking, construction effects, housing need, tree protection and the earlier refused application.

“A three-storey property adjacent to 485A London Road will be over-bearing due to the proximity and height. • Loss of daylight to no 485A, due to the close proximity and the height of the proposed house. Side aspect windows and rear French doors within this property will be put in shade. There will also be a loss of daylight and sunlight and over shadowing to the garden.”

“Housing supply - plans are already in place for approximately 4,200 new homes in the nearby area, there is ample provision for additional housing without the need for this development. • The large tree at the front which has a TPO would be in danger of damage during construction. [Officer Note : The tree is not covered by a TPO]. • A previous outline planning application for a dwelling was refused on the site (reference 2003/01421).”

Officer report

Representations in favour

Representations were heard in favour of the application.

Committee decision

The application was approved with conditions as recommended, subject to a legal agreement.

“The application was approved with conditions as per officer recommendations, subject to a legal agreement and conditions.”

Minutes