Garage conversion into dwelling at Smithie Garage, Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury

“Proposal: Conversion and extension of former garage into 1 No. two storey dwelling…”

“Planning permission is sought for the conversion of the existing garage to a residential property. This would include the removal of part of the rear of the existing building and part of the side. The proposed dwelling would be two storey in height, with 2no. bedrooms proposed. An enclosed yard areas is proposed to the rear of the dwelling.”

“Description The application relates to an end terraced, single storey property that fronts directly onto Spring Street. The premises is currently utilised as a car garage, which would be considered to be a B2 Use. The existing premises has a stone frontage facing towards Spring Street, with red brick elevations to the side and rear.”

“Relevant Planning History Smithie Garage 03073/E - Change of use from commercial garage to 1no. new two bed, two storey dwelling - Enquiry complete…”

“Saw Mills - Land to the rear of the site 54544 - Demolition of existing sawmill and associated out-building, and construction of 5 no. three bed dwellings. - Approve with Conditions 21/12/2011 63957 - Outline application for 5 no. dwellings with details of access (all other matters reserved - Withdrawn by Applicant 16/05/2019”

“The proposed dwelling would be of a suitable scale and replicates the rhythm of the terraces along the row. The proposed windows and doors are considered to be suitably…”

“The proposed first floor rear window of bedroom 1 would be located approximately 5.5 metres from the rear boundary. This is below the 7 metres requires by SPD 6 however there is a ginnel that runs along the rear of the properties on Spring Street that would separate the proposal from the approved development at the former Saw Mills. The separation distance in terms of overlooking would replicate the distances provided by the neighbouring residential properties.”

“Smithie Garage, Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9JQ 2. That the Committee Approved with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and the supplementary information submitted along with an amended condition 7 in relation to the inclusion of swift bricks and subject to all other conditions included: -”