Rear extensions and outbuilding at 26 Edmonds Road, Oldbury

What was proposed

The application proposed two-storey and single-storey rear extensions, a front porch and a rear-garden outbuilding, creating extra living space and a third bedroom.

“The application is seeking approval for a proposed two storey rear and single storey front/rear extensions, front porch and outbuilding in rear garden.”

“The design of the two storey rear extension will be c. 2.80m deep x 2.63m wide from the original rear elevation towards the southern side elevation and set down from the original ridge height of the main roof by 2.3m respectively. The single storey rear extension will measure c.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the design and scale were appropriate and would not significantly affect neighbours, the street scene or highway safety.

“Recommendations 2.1 That planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions relating to:”

“The proposed development would be acceptable because the design and scale are appropriate to the host dwelling and surrounding area in accordance with design policies BCCS ENV3 and SAD EOS9 and does not cause harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or street scene, has no significant impact on amenity of occupiers within neighbouring properties or considered detrimental to highway safety.”

Officer report

Highways response

Highways raised no objections because the existing driveway provided the two required off-street parking spaces.

“Highways have raised no objections subject to parking plan to front. The proposed development would require two off-street parking spaces and is provided by the existing front driveway.”

Officer report

Objections received

Five objections raised concerns about light, privacy, outlook, design, wildlife, noise, smells and the intended use.

“The application has been publicised by nine. neighbour notification. Five. objections have been received and are summarised below: a. Loss of light b. Privacy and overlooking c. Loss of outlook d. Poor design e. Not in keeping with surroundings (including scale and massing) f. Impact on wildlife (removal of existing tree) g. Noise and disturbance h. Cooking smells and odours i. Intended use…”

“Other concerns raised by objectors including the loss of a private view, potential plumbing or drainage malfunctions, boundary disputes and fears of future planning breaches do not constitute material planning considerations. Plumbing specifications are strictly governed by non-planning legislation under Building Regulations, while boundary lines represent civil matters between private land interests.”

Officer report

Who attended

Neither the applicant nor objectors attended the meeting.

Members’ view

Members were satisfied with the proposals and were minded to approve them subject to the recommended conditions.

“Members were satisfied with the proposals and were minded to approve the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Executive Director-Place.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to conditions covering materials, glazing, windows, the outbuilding and permeable parking.

“Resolved that Planning Application DC/26/71394 - 26 Edmonds Road, Oldbury B68 9AS (Proposed two storey rear and single storey rear and single storey rear extensions, front porch and outbuilding in rear garden) is approved subject to:-”

“I) External materials; II) Render; III) Obscured glazing; IV) No additional windows inserted into south facing elevation of extensions and side/rear elevations of proposed outbuilding; V) Outbuilding (ancillary); VI) Permeable parking (prior to occupation).”

Minutes