Two-storey home extension at 23 Barnett Field, Ashford

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a two-storey side and rear extension, including thermal upgrade works to the external walls.”

“The application also includes the creation of a driveway to the northwest of the dwelling, which would provide off-street parking for two vehicles.”

“The application site falls within the built confines and relates to land that forms the residential curtilage of an existing dwelling. The application proposes to extend the existing dwelling and is considered to be householder development. The development is therefore acceptable in principle, subject to site-specific considerations. In this instance, the main considerations are visual amenity, residential amenity and highway safety. Visual Amenity…”

“The proposed extension would be two-storey in height and would be constructed to match the existing dwelling, both in terms of design and materials. It is therefore considered to represent a coherent continuation of the host dwelling. Furthermore, owing to the consistent design of the neighbouring properties, it is considered that the extension would be in keeping with the overall character and appearance of the street scene.”

“Ward Member(s): No comments received Neighbours: 6 were consulted but no comments were received…”

“Having regard for the merits of this case, it is considered that the proposed extension is considered acceptable and would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area, nor to the residential amenity of the neighbouring occupants, or the highway safety of the site and the surrounding road network. It is considered acceptable in all other material respects and therefore recommended for approval, subject to conditions.”

“Permit Subject to the following Conditions and Notes:”

“Subject to the following Conditions and Notes: (with delegated authority to the Strategic Development and Delivery Manager or Planning Applications & Building Control Manager to make or approve changes to the planning conditions (for the avoidance of doubt including additions, amendments and deletions) as she/he sees fit).”

“Vehicular crossing over the footway to be completed prior to first use of the access…”