Garage conversion at 12 Laxton Leaze, Waterlooville

“Garage conversion to form additional internal space. The works include the insertion of patio doors to the East elevation of the garage and the replacement of the rear access door with patio doors. The proposals would result in a loss of 2 of the 3 parking spaces to the property. There are no changes proposed to the principal elevation of the property and garage.”

“Laxton Leaze is a two-storey semi-detached residential property, which includes two roof dormers to the front facing roof pitch, one roof dormer to the rear facing roof pitch, stone tabling to the gable ends, a front porch with canopy over and a linked detached garage. The garage is hipped, set back from the principal elevation and extends into the rear garden.”

“Certain Permitted Development Rights have been removed, including for the relevant Class A of Part 1, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order (2015) as amended, under condition FULL 8 of application 10/02862/OUT. Condition 12 of 10/02862/OUT has removed permitted Development rights for garage conversions to liveable floor space. As such, all the works proposed within this application require planning permission.”

“The development is recommended for permission, as the proposed garage conversion creates a satisfactory development that avoids amenity and design issues. The reduction in parking provision to the site is acceptable, due to the site’s close proximity to local employment centres, local amenities and public transport infrastructure.”

“The key issue addressed in the officer's assessment is whether the proposed loss of parking provision to the site would amount to harm to highway safety and the amenities of the site and area. Impact on Character and Appearance of Area:”

“Councillors – Karen Seear from Newlands Parish Council:”

“Reason – The perceived resultant parking stress in the area from the proposed development, due to the loss of 2 of the 3 existing parking off road parking spaces to the property.”

“Proposal Description: Item 10: Garage conversion to form additional internal space. Includes elevational alterations. Requires planning permission due to a condition under application 10/02862/OUT”

“The application was introduced. The Committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.”

“The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the Report.”