Single-storey side extension at 17 Third Avenue, Bexhill

“Permission is sought to replace the existing prefabricated garage and side extension with a new single-storey side extension comprising a garage to the front and a dining room extension to its rear. The proposed extension would be partially detached with the forward-facing garage separated from the side wall of the main dwelling in order to maintain the existing windows contained within the dwelling's side.”

“The application site is a detached bungalow with a prefabricated garage to its side, situated on the southern side of Third Avenue, and located in a predominantly residential area of Bexhill. The wider street scene consists of similar-scaled dwellings.”

“The site is situated within the development boundary for Bexhill as defined with the Rother Development and Site Allocations Local Plan (DaSA).”

“The nearest affected property is the adjacent dwelling to the east, No.15 whilst the proposed extension would project closer to the neighbour, it would maintain a separation distance of approximately 2m between the dwellings, thereby maintaining a reasonable gap. No windows are proposed in the side elevation so there are no overlooking issues.”

“Overall, the proposed extension and alterations would be of an acceptable scale and design, in keeping with the character of the host dwelling and the locality. Additionally, and subject to condition, owing to the single-storey profile and separation distance with the adjacent dwelling, the development is not considered to demonstrably affect the neighbour’s privacy and amenities.”

“The Planning Committee was supportive of the officer’s recommendation, subject to the conditions as outlined below.”

“Councillor Gray moved the motion to GRANT (Full Planning Permission) subject to conditions and this was seconded by Councillor Chowdhury.”

“The motion was declared CARRIED (8 for / unanimous).”