Single-storey rear extension at Hunstone House, East Bank, Winster

The site and surroundings

The house is a 17th-century two-storey dwelling in the Winster Conservation Area, with a sloping rear garden, nearby listed homes and a public right of way.

“Hunstone House is located in the south of Winster village, within the Winster Conservation Area.”

“The buildings in the area are clustered tightly together. Grade II Listed dwellings Bradley House, Hamster Cottage, and Autumn Cottage sit in close proximity to the dwelling, neighbouring it to the south east and south west, with Autumn Cottage 5 metres away from Hunstone House. Birch view sits over the road to the south, 3 metres from the corner of Hunstone House, and Kingsfield cottage is to the north east, over the road.”

Officer report

Earlier application

An enquiry about a two-storey rear extension was followed by a February 2026 application, which was refused.

“November 2025 - PE\2025\ENQ\53143 – Enquiry regarding two storey rear extension.”

“February 2026 - NP/DDD/0126/0133 – Application for a two storey extension built to the rear of existing house and creation of parking space - Refused…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the extension proportionate and sympathetic, with suitable materials and conditions addressing privacy and other amenity concerns.

“In accordance with the design guide, the proposed extension is visually subsidiary to the existing dwelling with a traditional lean-to form and set back from the corners of the existing rear elevation. The roof of the extension continues just below the existing eaves where it has been stepped down, visually separating the new roof from the existing. Retaining proportionality, the extension’s length is less than the width of the existing house by over 400mm.”

“The proposals are considered acceptable in materials and design. Concerns raised in representations regarding design are either beyond planning control or do not give rise to unacceptable planning impacts. Concerns over the impact of the design on privacy is addressed in the amenity section below.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The South Area Principal Planner presented the proposal and outlined the reasons for approval.

The committee vote

A motion to approve the application in accordance with the officer recommendation was moved, seconded and carried.

“A motion to approve the application in accordance with the Officer Recommendation was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved with an implementation period, amended plans and conditions covering windows, materials, the back door and retaining walls.

“That the application be APPROVED subject to the to the following conditions:”

“Detailed design of new back door to be approved.”

Minutes