Extensions and roof changes at Little Acre, Highstead, Chislet

“Full planning permission is sought for a two-storey front and side extension, single story rear extension together with increase in roof height, addition of a chimney and external material changes.”

“The application site is located on Boyden Gate Hill in Highstead and is a two-storey detached property. The site is also within The Highstead (Chislet) Conservation Area. The site also has an access fronting onto Highstead as well as onto Boyden Gate Hill and is set back from both streets. Trees screen the site on the south-east and north- east sides of the plot although the dwelling would be visible within thee conservation area.”

“For the reasons set out above, it is recommended that planning permission be granted subject to appropriate safeguarding conditions.”

“It is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted, subject to safeguarding conditions.”

“A site notice was placed in the vicinity, an advert was placed in the local press and neighbouring properties received letters informing them of the application. Six representations were received, objecting to the application on the following grounds:”

“The design, style and materials are out of character with the area • Overbearing impact • Loss of privacy • Extension is close to an existing Walnut Tree in the grounds of Walnut Tree Farm • Proposed roof lines out of character with existing dwelling • The level of extraction required for the proposed spice room may impact on levels of noise pollution • Invasive aroma from spice kitchen Chislet Parish Council - no objection…”

“When put to a vote, the proposal was AGREED.”

“For the proposal (9): Councillors Bothwell, Buckman, Dixey, Edwards, Forrester, McKenzie, Old, D Smith, N Smith…”

“A proposal was put that planning permission be GRANTED for the development described in the above application, with the addition of the drawing to condition 2 showing the extension to be built on pad foundations to protect the tree roots of the nearby walnut tree.”