House extensions and outbuilding at 53 Sundial Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham

What was proposed

The application proposed a porch, side and rear extensions, a loft conversion with dormer, and a rear garden outbuilding.

“The application is seeking approval for a proposed front porch and two storey side/rear and single storey rear extensions, with loft conversion and outbuilding to rear garden. It is proposed to increase the number of bedrooms to five including one in the roof space to be served by a rear dormer. Additional living, kitchen/dining space and w/c facilities are proposed are at ground floor level.”

“The design of the outbuilding to the rear will have a footprint of c 8.2m wide x 4.9m long with a flat roof of height 2.6m. The outbuilding will be off set from neighbouring boundaries garden levels are relatively even. The proposed outbuilding will be used as a bar/games room with ancillary toilet and store.”

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The site

The site is a detached three-bedroom home in a residential area, with parking for at least three cars.

“The Application Site 5.1 The application premises is a detached three-bedroom property that’s located on the western side of Sundial Lane, Great Barr. The site surrounding is residential in character comprising of detached and semi-detached properties.”

“The existing front driveway provides parking provision for at least three off- street parking spaces.”

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Planning history

The site has no planning history.

“There is no planning history for the site.”

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Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the design and scale were suitable and the development would not significantly harm neighbours or highway safety.

“Recommendations 2.1 That planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions relating to:”

“The proposed development would be acceptable because the design and scale are appropriate to the host dwelling and surrounding area in accordance with design policies BCCS ENV3 and SAD EOS9 and does not cause harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or street scene, has no significant impact on amenity of occupiers within neighbouring properties or considered detrimental to highway safety.”

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Consultation responses

Highways raised no objection, while amended plans were sent to residents without receiving further response.

“Other concerns raised by objectors including drainage for the proposed outbuilding, access to private land and scaffolding do not constitute material planning considerations.”

“Residents were consulted on the amended plans without response.”

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Objections received

Four objections and a 26-signature petition raised concerns about light, privacy, outlook, design, scale, massing and possible gutter overhang.

“The application has been publicised by seven neighbour notification letters. Four objections have been received as well as signed petition containing 26 signatures, and are summarised below: a. Loss of light b. Privacy and overlooking c. Loss of outlook d. Design - Not in keeping with the existing dwelling and surroundings (including scale and massing). e. Possible overhang of gutters onto neighbouring land.”

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Who spoke

Neither the applicant nor objectors attended the meeting.

Members’ view

Members were satisfied with the proposals and were minded to approve them subject to the recommended conditions.

“Members were satisfied with the proposals and were minded to approve the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Executive Director-Place.”

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The decision

The committee approved the application subject to conditions on external materials and keeping the outbuilding ancillary.

“Resolved that Planning Application DC/26/71594 - 53 Sundial Lane, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 6PB (Proposed front porch and two storey side/rear and single storey rear extension, with loft conversion and outbuilding to rear garden) is approved subject to conditions relating to :-”

“I) External materials including render; II) Outbuilding (ancillary).”

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