Accessible bedroom extension at 151 Harrowby Lane, Grantham

What was proposed

The application proposed removing a conservatory and building a single-storey extension containing a bedroom and shower room for a disabled occupant.

“Description of the proposals 2.1 Removal of conservatory and construction of a single storey extension to form bedroom and shower room for disabled occupant.”

Officer report

The site

The site was a semi-detached two-storey dwelling surrounded by similarly scaled and designed homes.

“Description of Site 1.1 The application site is a semi-detached two-storey dwelling off Harrowby Lane, Grantham. The application site is surrounded by dwellings of similar scales and designs.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended granting permission subject to conditions.

“Planning Balance and Conclusion 9.1 Section 38(6) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires that the Local Planning Authority makes decisions in accordance with the adopted Development Plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The application proposal involves a domestic extension, which is acceptable in principle, in accordance with Policy SD1 of the adopted Local Plan, subject to material considerations.”

“To authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The town council supported helping a local resident remain at home, highways raised no objections, and no public letters were received.

“Representations Received 4.1 Grantham Town Council 1) Neither the Town Council nor its Planning Committee has met to discuss this application and we have received the following comment from Councillor Marie Reid, Barrowby Gate Ward: "I have no personal comments or objections to make other than fully supporting a local resident to remain in their own home".”

“Representations received as a result of publicity 5.1 This application has been advertised in accordance with the Council's Statement of Community Involvement and no letters of representation have been received.”

Officer report

Declarations and committee context

Councillor Charmaine Morgan declared membership of Grantham Town Council and said she remained open minded.

The committee vote

The proposal was moved, seconded and agreed for permission to be granted subject to conditions.

“It was proposed, seconded and AGREED to authorise the Assistant Director – Planning to GRANT planning permission, subject to conditions:”

Minutes