Detached garden outbuilding at 61 Maxwell Road, Welling

“This application seeks retrospective planning permission for the retention of a single storey detached outbuilding at rear.”

“The existing single storey detached outbuilding is at the bottom of the rear garden. The south-facing rear of the outbuilding is between 1.24m and 2m away from the neighbouring boundaries to properties fronting Huxley Road. Furthermore, the south- east wall of the outbuilding is between 2m and 4.28m away from the neighbouring boundaries fronting Hook Lane.”

“The application site is located towards the end of Maxwell Road. To the south of the property, the application site borders properties along Hook Lane and Huxley Road. The application site is a semi-detached property of a similar form and design to the neighbouring properties.”

“The proposal site is not located within a conservation area, nor is it a statutorily or locally listed building or in close proximity to a building listed as such.”

“That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject to conditions.”

“For the reasons set out in the report, the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in relation to its design, impact on character and appearance of the area and neighbouring amenity. Overall, the proposal is considered to comply with the relevant policies of the Development Plan, when read as a whole.”

“The key issues to consider include: Design, impact on the character and appearance of the area and the neighbouring amenity.”

“Design and Impact on character and appearance of the property and the area…”

“Three objections have been received from three households. In summary the following objections have been raised.”

“Fear that the site will turn into an HMO ➢ Loss of light and outlook ➢ Loss of privacy and concerns of overlooking ➢ Concerns over the retrospective nature ➢ Concerns over the environmental impact of its construction ➢ Suggestion that the materials are out of character with other outbuildings in the area…”

“25/01454/FUL - 61 MAXWELL ROAD, WELLING (Agenda Item No. 5f)”

“The Committee considered the proposal and following their discussion, they RESOLVED on a vote of 10/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them.”