Single-storey rear extension at 6 Ripon Road, Bournemouth

What was proposed

The application sought permission to demolish the garage and rear lean-to and build a single-storey rear extension.

“This application seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing garage and rear single storey lean-to extension and for the construction of a single storey rear extension.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a two-storey detached house in a residential area, with an attached garage, short driveway and low boundary wall.

“Ripon Road is located in a residential area which largely comprises of two storey detached dwellings with a variety of materials such as red brick, render and cladding. Most dwellings tend to have modest frontages and rely on on-street car parking, with the exception of a small number of dwellings situated close to the adjacent Green Road. These have either a side garage or parking to the front of the property.”

“There is an attached garage to the east of the dwelling and a short driveway in front of the garage. A low red brick boundary wall separates the site from its neighbours to the side and the pavement to the front.”

Officer report

The officer assessment

The extension was considered modest, subservient and acceptable in design, with no significant harm to neighbours, parking or highways.

“The proposed rear extension would be the width of the existing dwelling, would measure 2.3m in length and would have a lean-to roof abutting the property below the first floor windows. It would be finished with smooth render. It would not be readily visible from public views along the street albeit removal of the garage would open up some views. Overall, it is considered to be an acceptable design and of modest size that would appear subservient to the host dwelling.”

“The proposal is considered to be acceptable with regards to issues of design and character and would comply with Policy CS41.”

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Consultation response

The Local Highways Authority raised no objections, and the proposal would provide space for the required two parking spaces.

“The site is in Zone D with 5+ Habitable Rooms, at least two car parking spaces are required as per ‘Table 10 C3: Houses’ of the Parking Standards SPD.”

“No plans have been submitted for existing or proposed parking, however, with the removal of the garage and rear lean-to and no replacement structure proposed, there would be sufficient space for the required two parking spaces along the side of the dwelling.”

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Public response

Site notices were displayed and no representations were received.

“Site notices were erected on 22 nd October 2025 with an expiry of 12 th November 2025. No representations have been received.”

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Speakers

No speakers were registered.

The committee decision

The committee granted permission in accordance with the officer recommendation, with the vote unanimous.

“RESOLVED to GRANT permission in accordance with the recommendation set out in the officer’s report…”

Minutes