Single-storey rear extension at 61 Nottingham Road, Trowell

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey side and rear extension with a flat roof, roof lantern and bi-folding doors.

“Planning Committee 11 June 2025 Appendix 1. Details of the application 1.1 The application seeks planning permission to construct a single storey side/rear extension. The proposed extension would project 4.1m from the existing side elevation and 4.3m from the rear elevation. The extension would have a flat roof with a maximum height of 2.5m and would have a roof lantern, bringing the total height to 2.8m.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Earlier permissions covered a rear extension, bungalow extensions and a detached garage; only the later permission was implemented.

“Relevant Planning History 3.1 The application property has had planning permission for a rear extension (85/00480/FUL) and to construct extensions to a bungalow and to construct a detached garage (91/00175/FUL). According to our records, only planning permission 91/00175/FUL has been implemented. Relevant Policies and Guidance 4.1 Broxtowe Aligned Core Strategy 2014: The Council adopted the Core Strategy (CS) on 17 September 2014.”

Officer report

Officers' recommendation

Officers recommended refusal because the cumulative extension would exceed the Green Belt’s 30% limit and represent a disproportionate addition.

“Green Belt The application site is situated within the Green Belt and therefore the principle of development is subject to whether or not it complies with local and national Green belt policy. Broxtowe’s Part 2 Local Plan (2019) Policy 8 states that development in the Green Belt will be determined in accordance with the NPPF.”

“The volume calculations included as a part of previous extensions amount to 102.74 m³ (including the rear dormer) which represents an increase of 27.1%. The proposed extension would add 33.86m³, bringing the total volume addition to the original dwelling to 136.6m³, which represents an increase of 36.04% to the original volume.”

Officer report

Who spoke

There were no public speakers.

Committee debate

After considering the information, the Committee debated the application.

“After consideration of the information pertaining to the item, the Committee debated the item.”

Minutes

Approval conditions

The approval required commencement within three years, compliance with the approved drawings and use of the submitted materials.

“The development hereby permitted shall be commenced before the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”

“The extension shall be constructed in accordance with the materials contained within the submitted application form.”

Minutes