Single-storey home extension at 59 Upper Queens Road, Ashford

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single-storey side and rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension and garage.”

“The application site comprises a semi-detached two storey dwelling within the built confines of Ashford. The Ashford - Queens Road Conservation Area is adjacent to the site, but the site is not within any designated landscape areas.”

“The site is accessed from Upper Queens Road within an area of dense residential development at the junction with Lime Grove (a private road). The general character and appearance of this area comprises two-storey dwellinghouses with amenity space to both the front and rear.”

“There is no relevant site history relating to this application.”

“Having regard to the merits of this case, I consider that the proposed extensions are acceptable and would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the area, the residential amenity of the neighbouring occupants or the highway safety of the site and the surrounding road network. Therefore, I recommend that planning permission is granted, subject to conditions.”

“The key areas for consideration in the assessment of this application are: - Principle of Development, - Visual Amenity, - Residential Amenity, - Highway Safety & Parking, - Trees…”

“The Deputy Team Leader - Planning Applications made a correction to Paragraph 5 of the report, in that 35 neighbours were consulted, not 6 as stated.”

“Subject to the following Conditions and Notes:”

“In this instance the application was acceptable as submitted and no further assistance was required. The application was also considered by the Planning Committee where the applicant/agent had the opportunity to speak to the committee and promote the application.”