Rear extension with basement at 41 Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup

“SITE AND SURROUNDINGS The property is a two-storey semi-detached house with a single storey rear extension. It is located in a residential area characterised by two-storey semi-detached houses. A large portion of the front curtilage is paved, providing off-road parking for two cars. The property has a reasonable sized rear garden containing a detached single-storey outbuilding. The property is not locally listed, statutorily listed or within a conservation area.”

“PROPOSAL This application is seeking planning permission for the retention of a single storey rear extension that has been built in place of an outbuilding. The extension has a basement that is 2.33m deep. The works were completed on 1 st April 2025.”

“The planning application was originally submitted in December 2023 before any works commenced on site. Details of the method for maintaining the stability of the ground during and after construction of the basement and details of the measures to be taken to prevent the basement from having a negative impact on the surface water drainage in the vicinity, were sought from the agent but were never received.”

“The LLFA have reviewed the submitted information and would have no objections to the development.”

“No. Burnt Oak Lane is the unattached neighbouring property located to the west of the application site. It has a single storey rear extension and a detached single garage that sits next to the shared boundary. The extension does not materially impact on their outlook any more than the outbuilding that was demolished.”

“No. Burnt Oak Lane is the attached neighbouring property located to the east of the application site. The side elevation of the extension is sited 4.32m away from the shared boundary, so it does not have a harmful impact on their residential amenities in terms of loss of light, loss of outlook or overbearing impact.”

“Four neighbouring properties were notified. Three objections were received citing the following grounds:”

“Roof too high. ➢ Loss of outlook. ➢ Concern regarding surface water run-off from roof. ➢ Basement will cause groundwater problems. ➢ Poor level of workmanship.”

“This Committee discussed the application and noted the report.”

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 9/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them.”

“Grant planning permission subject to the following condition:”

“The development hereby permitted shall be retained in accordance with the following approved plans and documents: Flood Risk Assessment and Method Statement received on 15/03/24, and SC/25/415-001, SC/25/415- 101,SC/25/415-102, SC/25/415-201, SC/25/415-202, Site Location Plan and Desktop Basement Impact Assessment received on 04/07/25.”