Double-storey rear extension at 54 Walton Road, Sidcup

What was proposed

A householder application proposed a double-storey rear extension, loft conversion, rooflights and internal alterations.

“26/0657 Site location: 29, RUTLAND STREET, WALSALL, WS3 1QE Application proposal: Full planning application for a double storey rear extension with loft space conversion to create habitable space, addition of velux rooflights and internal alterations.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in a street of similar semi-detached and terraced homes.

“The existing dwelling is a 3-bed, left hand semi-detached dwelling, with hipped roof. Facing materials are plain grey roof tiles and red/brown bricks with cream rendered front and side elevations. The attached semi, no. 31 Rutland Street is a 4-bed dwelling of identical external design with a 5.3m deep single storey rear kitchen extension. There is a ground floor front canopy with white pillars spanning the frontage of both pairs of dwellings.”

“The context street scene comprises a row of three pairs of semi-detached dwellings of similar original scale and design. The remainder of the street scene comprises rows of terraced and semi-detached new build dwellings of simple design with gable end roofs.”

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Planning history

There were no earlier planning applications or enforcement investigations, but pre-application advice supported the proposal subject to minor design changes.

“Planning history Planning applications • No history…”

“Pre-application advice • ENQ/0843 - Two storey rear extension with loft extension and internal alterations – response provided 17/04/2026 confirming that the proposed development could likely be supported subject to some minor amendments to the design including the removal of a front dormer and obscure glazing of windows that could impact on neighbouring amenity.”

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What officers recommended

Officers considered the proposal acceptable because it would preserve the street scene and have limited effects on neighbours, highways and the environment.

“It is considered that the proposed extensions and alterations would sufficiently preserve the appearance of the dwelling within the street scene and not have any harmful impact on the character of the locality. The proposed development would accord with the BCCS policies ENV2 and CSP4 and saved UDP policies GP2 and ENV32.”

“Highways A new vehicular crossover would be provided adjacent to 29 Rutland Street to serve the proposed off-street parking area. The site is capable of accommodating up to three vehicles, which is considered acceptable by the Highway Authority in line with Walsall Unitary Development Plan (UDP) saved Policy T13.”

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Consultation responses

The highway authority raised no objection subject to access and visibility conditions, while environmental protection and the public made no comments.

“Consultee comments (planning officer’s summary) Environmental Protection No comments received.”

“Local Highway Authority No objection subject to conditions to secure implementation of the new dropped kerb and maintenance of a pedestrian visibility splay. Advisory notes also provided.”

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Who spoke

No speakers addressed the committee, and members asked officers no questions.

The committee vote

Councillors moved and seconded the recommendation, which was agreed unanimously.

“It was moved by Councillor Sutton and seconded by Councillor Singh Sohal and upon being put to the vote it was;”

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The decision

The committee delegated authority to grant planning permission subject to conditions and their amendment and finalisation.

“That Planning Committee Delegated to the Head of Planning & Building Control to Grant Planning Permission Subject to Conditions and subject to the amendment and finalisation of conditions.”

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Main planning conditions

The recommended conditions cover commencement, approved plans, the dropped-kerb crossing, visibility, matching materials and an obscure-glazed side window.

“3: Prior to commencement of the development hereby permitted, a vehicle footway crossing to align with the new access shall be installed. The new crossing shall not exceed five 900mm flat kerbs and two 900mm taper kerbs. The new crossing shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development.”

“6: Notwithstanding the details as submitted, the development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in accordance with the first floor side facing window serving the dressing room as shown on ‘Proposed Ground and First Floor Plan, drawing no. 2603:04 Rev A’ shall be non-opening below 1.7m from floor level beneath the window and obscurely glazed to meet Pilkington level 4 or equivalent and shall thereafter be retained for the lifetime of the development.”

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