Rear extension and alterations at 1 Sunray Avenue, Hutton

What was proposed

The application sought a partly retrospective rear extension, chimney removal and fenestration changes, using materials matching the existing dwelling.

“Planning permission is sought for a partially retrospective single storey rear extension that has replaced an existing rear conservatory and flat roof rear projection at 1 Sunray Avenue (the Site). The extension has already been partially constructed and the works will include the removal of two chimneys and the replacement of a side window with a door.”

“The materials to be utilised in the proposed changes are to match with those of the existing dwelling.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached single-storey dwelling in a residential area, with a garage, two-car driveway and evidence of rear extensions nearby.

“The application site is a single storey detached dwelling with a pitched roof and located within a residential setting. The dwelling consists of red brick and white render with white window framing. The dwelling has an attached flat roof garage and had a rear flat roofed projection (that appears to have been a later extension) and a rear conservatory, prior to their demolition. There is an existing front driveway providing off road parking spaces for two cars.”

“The wider area is characterised by a mix of housing typologies and styles, and there is evidence of other rear extensions in the area.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the design would fit the dwelling and wider area, would not harm neighbours, and could address drainage through a condition.

“In terms of design and appearance, the proposed extension is of a size that generally aligns with the conservatory and flat roofed extension that were present at the rear of the dwelling. With a proposed depth of 4.5m the extension will be 1m greater in depth, while the width will align with the existing dwelling.”

“The development is located within the Hutton Critical Drainage Area and has increased the footprint of the dwelling and the hardstanding area on-site. In this case, the application is relatively small in nature; however, it is expected that some private drainage features could be incorporated into the scheme. These can include, but are not limited to, water-butts, cisterns, water-barrels, permeable paving, rainwater harvesting systems and rainsave planters.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Neighbour letters and a site notice produced no representations, and there were no consultation responses.

“The application has been advertised by way of neighbour letters and a site notice. At the time of writing this report, no letters of representation have been received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the report, and the ward councillor supported the application while noting the report and lack of objections.

Members’ discussion

Members held a short debate before a motion to approve was proposed and seconded.

“Following a short debate, Cllr Chinnery, MOVED and Cllr G Barrett SECONDED that the application be APPROVED.”

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The committee’s decision

The committee unanimously approved the application subject to the report’s conditions, with amended wording allowing black window framing.

“Members RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to APPROVE the application subject to conditions outlined in the report including minor amendments to Condition 2 which allows for the approval of black window framing.”

“[Cllr Patel had made a Declaration of Interest and therefore left the room for this item.]”

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