Front dormer at 11 Church Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Warwick Planning Committee on 11 Aug 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a front dormer on a mid-terraced house.
“11 Church Terrace, Royal Leamington Spa, CV31 1EN Erection of front dormer FOR [name withheld] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval, finding good design and acceptable effects on neighbours and the dwelling’s occupiers.
“SUMMARY/CONCLUSION The proposal is considered to constitute good quality design and to have an acceptable impact on the amenity of the neighbours and the current and future occupiers of the dwelling. The proposal is considered to satisfy the criteria of Local Plan Policies BE1, BE3, HE1 and HE2 and the Residential Design Guide SPD, as well as Royal Leamington Spa Neighbourhood Plan Policy RLS3. The application is therefore recommended for approval.”
Officer report
Design and neighbours
The dormer was considered modest, compatible with nearby examples, and unlikely to cause unacceptable overlooking, loss of light or harm to the conservation area.
“1, 5, 7 and 9 Church Terrace, together with no. 4 Mill Street, which faces onto Church Terrace, each feature a modest dormer. On the opposite side of Church Terrace, directly facing the application site, are The Town House, a Grade II listed public house, and nos. 4 and 6 Church Terrace, which are also Grade II listed. The proposed front dormer would sit comfortably within the established character of the street scene.”
“The Conservation Officer noted that the proposed dormer aligns with neighbouring examples in both size and style. A condition requiring the use of matching materials has been recommended to ensure the high visual quality of the Conservation Area is maintained. The proposed materials for both the replacement windows and the dormer were also considered acceptable.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The town council, ecology service and conservation service raised no objection, while conservation officers recommended a materials condition.
“Royal Leamington Spa Town Council - No objection.”
“WDC Conservation - No objection. Recommend condition.”
Officer report
Committee consideration
The committee considered the application and the officer’s recommendation before a motion to grant permission was proposed and seconded.
“The Committee considered an application from [name withheld] for the erection of a front dormer.”
“The officer was of the opinion that the proposal was considered to constitute good quality design and to have an acceptable impact on the amenity of the neighbours and the current and future occupiers of the dwelling. The proposal was considered to satisfy the criteria of Local Plan Policies BE1, BE3, HE1, and HE2 and the Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), as well as Royal Leamington Spa Neighbourhood Plan Policy RLS3.”
Minutes
The committee’s decision
Permission was granted with conditions covering the start date, approved plans and matching external materials.
“Resolved W/26/0455 be granted, subject to the following conditions:”
“No. Conditions (1) the development hereby permitted shall begin no later than three years from the date of this permission.”
Minutes
Sources
- Warwick Planning Committee minutes, 11 August 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Warwick's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 11 August 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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