Side and garage extensions at 9 Limechase Close, Blackpool

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey side extension with a first-floor balcony and a single-storey extension behind the garage.

“Location: Limechase Close, Blackpool FY4 5LR Proposal: Erection of 2 storey side extension with balcony to first floor level and single storey rear extension to garage. Recommendation: Grant planning permission Recommendation Summary: The scheme is considered to represent sustainable development and no other material planning considerations have been identified that would outweigh this assessment. On this basis, planning permission should be approved.”

“The application is for a two-storey side extension measuring 4m x 7.6m, sited between 1m and 1.3m from the side boundary with New Hall Avenue North. The extension would contain an open plan living area at ground floor and an en-suite bedroom at first floor.”

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The site and surroundings

The property is a detached two-storey house on a corner plot, with parking, adjoining garages, trees and neighbouring gardens nearby.

“The application site is a two-storey detached dwelling in the corner at the head of a cul de sac on an open plan housing estate built in the late 1990’s, off Midgeland Road. The property is part red brick, part render and has dark roof tiles. The entrance door is to the right hand side of the property as it faces you. There is a garage to the side adjoining a garage at number 8 and there is space behind it and to the side.”

“The site is not subject to any specific designations or constraints although conditions on the original planning permission for the estate the safeguard the garages for car parking and prevents the erection of fences/gates or walls around front garden areas.”

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Earlier planning history

Earlier permissions covered residential development and fourteen dwellings with associated garages, streets and sewer works.

“96/0379 – Erection of residential development (Outline application) – approved 08/07/1996”

“96/0855 - Erection of 14 dwellings and associated private garages, street and sewer works (Reserved Matters) – approved 09/01/1997”

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Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the scheme was sustainable development and no material planning considerations outweighed that assessment.

“In terms of planning balance, the development proposed is considered to constitute sustainable development and no other material planning considerations have been identified that would outweigh this view.”

“As set out above, the scheme is considered to represent sustainable development and no other material planning considerations have been identified that would outweigh this assessment. On this basis, planning permission should be approved.”

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Who spoke

The applicant spoke in favour, while nobody spoke against and no ward councillor registered to speak.

Members’ discussion

Members noted the withdrawn objection and were advised that the design, separation distances, tree protection, drainage, environmental quality and ecology were acceptable.

“The separation distances to the nearest properties to the application site meant that there would be no unacceptable amenity impact and the design was acceptable with no harmful impact on the street scene. In relation to trees, the Committee was advised that safeguards could be put in place to protect existing trees on the site and that no issues relating to drainage, environmental quality or ecology had been identified.”

“The Committee discussed the application and noted that the objection had now been withdrawn.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions set out for the development.

“As the application was in line with all relevant policies and guidance and the neighbour objection had been formally withdrawn, the Committee was asked to grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report.”

“Resolved: To approve the application subject to the conditions set out in the Committee Report.”

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Approval conditions

The conditions cover commencement, approved plans, matching materials, recessed openings, tree protection and biodiversity safeguards during construction.

“The external materials to be used on the extension hereby approved shall match those of the main building in colour, size, texture and design unless otherwise first submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of any above ground construction.”

“(a) Prior to the commencement of any development on site, the tree protection measures submitted within the Arboricultural Impact Assessment by Treestyle Consultancy Ltd shall be installed in full accordance with these approved details.”

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