Home extensions at Sherwood House, The Hill, Worlaby

What was proposed

The application proposed a first-floor extension above the garage, a rear dormer conversion, window changes and internal reconfiguration.

“The site lies adjacent to a Local Green Space and a Recognised Open space within the Worlaby Neighbourhood Plan (WNP). A public right of way (PROW) runs adjacent to the site. ASSESSMENT Proposal Planning permission is sought to erect a first-floor extension above the existing garage and install a dormer in the rear elevation.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is outside Worlaby’s development limits, beside a grade II* listed building, green spaces and a public right of way.

“PARISH COUNCIL Objects due to the scale of the development and proximity to a listed building. PUBLICITY Advertised by site and press notices. Five comments have been received, all of which object to the application.”

Officer report

Officers recommended approval

Officers considered the proposal acceptable because it was subordinate, used matching materials and would not cause further harm to the listed building’s setting.

“Furthermore, the closest elevation of the grade II* listed building does not have any openings and is a single-storey element of the dwelling. Given this, the proposed extension is not considered to result in any adverse residential impact to the grade II* listed building.”

“Therefore, the proposals would preserve the setting of the neighbouring listed building insofar as the existing setting would remain unchanged in line with section 66 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Whilst the council’s conservation officer has no objection to the proposal, it should be noted that Historic England (HE) do have concerns about regarding the close proximity of the site to the grade II* listed building.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council and five public commentators objected, while the council’s conservation officer raised no objection and Historic England maintained concerns.

“WNP4 Design WNP5 Green infrastructure Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document: PS1 Presumption in favour of sustainable development Supplementary guidance: SPG1 Design guidance for house extensions Legislation: Section 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 CONSULTATIONS HER Conservation: The conservation officer has reviewed the revised proposal following concerns with the…”

“Due to its reduced scale, setback position and matching materials, it would have limited visibility from public viewpoints, even if existing vegetation were removed. Overall, the conservation officer concludes that the revised design addresses the concerns raised previously and raises no objection on heritage grounds.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector addressed the committee about Historic England’s concerns, the impact on the adjacent property, roof height, windows and lack of public benefit.

Members requested a site visit

Councillors said the report did not clearly explain what was new and believed a site visit would help members assess the application.

“Councillor C Ross explained that, from the Planning Officers report, it was unclear exactly how much of the development was new and what was already in place. Therefore, a site visit would be extremely useful.”

“Councillor C Patterson believed that a site visit would assist members.”

Minutes

The application was deferred

Members moved and carried a motion to defer consideration until a future meeting so they could visit the site.

“It was then moved by Councillor C Ross and seconded by Councillor C Patterson –”

“That the application be deferred and considered at a future meeting to allow members to visit the site.”

Minutes