Garage and rear extension at 6 Grange Park, Cranleigh

What was proposed

The application proposed changes to a double garage, a front porch, altered windows and a single-storey flat-roof rear extension.

“WA/2026/00013 – Alterations and extension to existing double garage to include a parapet and open porch to the front elevation; alterations to existing fenestration and the erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension (as amplified by amended drawings received on 11th May 2026) at 6 GRANGE PARK CRANLEIGH GU6 7HY”

“To the rear, an extension is proposed to the rear elevation of the double garage which would be 5.0 metres deep, aligning with the rear elevation of the dwelling. The extension would have a flat roof and would measure 3.1 metres at parapet level. Alterations are also proposed to the existing fenestration on the southeastern and northeastern elevations. The development would be constructed in red/brown multi stock bricks and concrete tiles to match the existing dwelling.”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is in a residential cul-de-sac of detached bungalows and two-storey houses, and the dwelling has already been extended.

“The application site is located in a cul-de-sac on the north-western side of Grange Park, Cranleigh as depicted bellow. The area is residential in character comprising a mix of detached bungalows and two storey houses. The application site forms part of a small cul-de-sac of six detached bungalows of similar scale and design. The dwelling has been previously extended to the side and rear to include an additional garage , tool store and a sun room. The site levels are flat.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

An earlier application for a two-storey dwelling was refused, while a retrospective boundary fence and gates application was granted.

“Reference Proposal Decision WA/2025/01753 Erection of extensions and alterations to bungalow to form a two storey dwelling including installation of rooflights. REFUSED 06/11/2025”

“WA/2025/02441 Construction of a 2m high boundary fence and pedestrian access gates (retrospective). GRANTED 16/02/2026”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the revised single-storey scheme addressed earlier design and amenity concerns and had no significant adverse impacts.

“The planning balance assessment concludes that the proposal is in accordance with the Development Plan. The revised scheme has addressed the previous reasons for refusal and is considered proportionate, with no unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity. There is no substantive evidence of ecological harm.”

“That permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

The parish council and residents objected over design, privacy, precedent, housing mix, parking, business use and possible harm to bats.

“Cranleigh Parish Council had objected to the first floor extension on the following grounds. Previous refusal reasons under WA/2025/01753 still apply. Proposal overly dominant in scale, mass, bulk and design...would fail to integrate with the existing dwelling and surrounding bungalows. This concern is addressed under Paragraph 11 of this report.”

Officer report

Who spoke

One speaker objected neutrally and one speaker supported the application under the public speaking scheme.

The vote

The committee voted unanimously in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission.

“Following debate, the committee voted unanimously in favour of the officers recommendation to grant permission.”

Minutes

The final decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions.

“RESOLVED that subject to conditions planning permission be GRANTED”

Minutes