Side extension and dormers at 28 St Andrews Crescent, Windsor

What was proposed

The application sought a single-storey side extension, enlarged existing side dormers and one air-conditioning unit.

“Planning permission is sought for a single storey side extension, enlargement of the existing two side dormers and one A/C unit.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a two-storey detached dwelling in a mainly residential area of detached homes and bungalows, accessed by a private driveway.

“The site comprises a two-storey detached dwelling, located to the north of St Andrews Crescent. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, comprising of detaching dwellings, primarily bungalows. The site is accessed by St Andrews Cresent via a private driveway.”

“According to the Townscape Assessment, the surrounding area is classified as ‘Inter War Suburbs’, which is based on a strong pattern of long curved streets, linear streets and dead end closes. Built form across Inter War Suburbs primarily consist of two storey semi-detached suburban style housing and bungalows.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Earlier permissions covered a replacement front roof with two side dormers and a single-storey rear extension with a first floor.

“Reference Description Decision 08/02576/FULL Replacement of front hipped roof with gable and insertion of 2 side dormers Permitted 15.12.2008 01/80426/FULL Erection of a single storey rear extension and creation of first floor Permitted 11.04.2001”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding the proposal acceptable in design, neighbouring amenity, ecology and parking terms, subject to conditions.

“Subject to securing appropriate conditions, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality, and an acceptable impact on the living conditions of the neighbouring properties. Matters relating to ecology and parking are also acceptable in this instance.”

“It is recommended the Committee grants planning permission with the conditions listed in Section 13 of this report.”

Officer report

What neighbours said

Fifteen objections raised concerns about separation, street character, neighbour amenity, noise, cumulative building and the air-conditioning unit.

“Comments received objecting to the application Where in the report this is considered 1 Loss of separation between properties leading to a terracing effect See Section 10 2 Harm to the street scene as a result of poor design See Section 10 3 Loss of side access will cause maintenance constraints This is not a material planning consideration 4 Poor airflow will result in damp issues This is not a material planning consideration 5 Deeds of property state that nothing shall be…”

“9 Negative impact on neighbouring amenity See Section 10 10 Noise disruption as a result of the proposed A/C unit See Section 10 11 Cumulative Impact of existing built form on the plot See Section 10”

Officer report

Who addressed the committee

The registered speakers were an objector, the applicant and Councillor Alison Carpenter.

The committee motion

Councillor Julian Tisi proposed granting permission in line with officers’ recommendation, and Councillor David Buckley seconded the motion.

“Councillor Julian Tisi proposed a motion to grant planning permission, in line with Officer recommendations, for reasons outlined in the committee report. This was seconded by Councillor David Buckley.”

Minutes

The vote

A named vote was taken, and the motion to grant permission was carried.

“AGREED UNANIMOUSLY: To grant planning permission, in line with Officer recommendations, for the reasons outlined in the committee report.”

“To grant planning permission (Motion) Councillor Devon Davies For Councillor Mark Wilson For Councillor Karen Davies For Councillor David Buckley For Councillor Sayonara Luxton For Councillor Julian Tisi For Carried…”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The recommendation included conditions on commencement, materials, obscure glazing and approved plans.

“2 The materials to be used on the external surfaces of the development shall be in accordance with the details set out in the Application Form. The development shall be carried out and maintained in accordance with the approved details. Reason: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area. Relevant Policy - Borough Local Plan QP3.”

“4 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed below. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out in accordance with the approved particulars and plans.”

Officer report