Variation to house extension at 9 Cotswold Way, Enfield

What was proposed

The application sought to regularise built changes to an approved loft conversion, roof alterations and rear extension.

“LOCATION: 9 Cotswold Way Enfield EN2 7HD.”

“PROPOSAL: Variation of Condition 2 of approval 22/03180/HOU, to allow changes to loft floor fenestration, increased roof ridge height to front gable, alterations to front roof lights and alterations to the rear single storey extension including, footprint, height, fenestration, and roof lights to rear extension.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site contains a two-storey semi-detached house on a generous plot, in an area of varied traditional semi-detached homes.

“Site and Surroundings 4.1. The subject site is located on the western side of Cotswold Way and contains a two-storey semi-detached dwelling, with a prominent facing gable. Set well back from the front elevation, is a second first floor gable that broadly aligns with the ridge of the garage. The dwelling in positioned on a generous plot and benefits from off street parking with hardstanding to the front. 4.2.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Earlier applications included a refused and dismissed scheme, followed by permission for the main extension and roof works.

“22/00262/HOU - Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and front rooflights with part single part 2-storey rear extension with roof alterations. - Refused: 25.03.2022. for the following reasons:”

“22/03180/HOU - Extension to roof at side to form gable end with rear dormer and side rooflights, part single storey rear, part first floor side extension, and porch infill extension. - Permission Granted with Conditions: 08.11.2022. 7. Consultation Statutory and Non- Statutory Consultees 7.1 None, due to the scale and nature of the proposed development it was not considered necessary to consult any Statutory or Non-Statutory consultees on this occasion.”

Officer report

Concerns raised

One representation raised concerns about plans, overdevelopment, the rear extension, the dormer, roof massing, boundaries and privacy.

“Amenity Impacts from Rear Extension due to height positioning depth and fenestration. • Rear Dormer would breach boundary, harm to the character and appearance of the host property and street scene due to roof massing and lack of subservience, Privacy impacts of loft use due to Velux windows and overlooking from the glazing in the north elevation.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A planning officer introduced the application, while neighbours spoke against the recommendation and the agent and applicant spoke in support.

The committee vote

Members voted for approval by 12 votes to 0, with no abstentions.

“John Cosgrove, Senior Planning Officer, introduced and highlighted the key aspects of the application. Deputations were received from Neil and Christine Taylor, who spoke against officers recommendations. Deputation were received from Amir Sanei, agent on behalf of the application, and [the applicant], applicant, in support of the application. The proposal having been put to the vote; Members voted: 12 FOR 0 AGAINST 0 ABSTENTIONS So, it was AGREED:”

Minutes

The decision

The committee agreed to grant planning permission subject to conditions and authorised delegated finalisation of the condition wording.

“That the Director of Planning and Growth be authorised to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions. 2. That the Director of Planning and Growth be granted delegated authority to finalise the wording of the conditions to cover the matters in the Recommendation section of this report.”

Minutes