Rear sloped roof extension at Linden House, 2 Linden Grove, Canterbury

“Full planning permission is sought for a rear roof extension, to create an additional ensuite bathroom reached via a new doorway cut through the rear wall of the first-floor front bedroom. The proposal is the same as that previously granted planning permission and listed building consent under application references CAL/04/00016, CA//10/01631 / CA//10/01494 and in 2004 and 2010 respectively.”

“An application for listed building consent for these works has been submitted under reference CA/25/01234.”

“The application site comprises Linden House, a three storey Grade II listed Georgian house on the corner of Linden Grove and Linden Chase, in Canterbury. The site is situated within the Canterbury City Conservation Area. The River Stour runs along the bottom of the site and the site falls within a Flood Zone 2.”

“CA/25/01234 - associated application for Listed Building Consent currently under consideration for internal and external alterations including single-storey rear extension, staircase and new door opening in the wall. Under consideration.”

“CA/10/01494 - listed building consent granted for ‘Increase in height of rear section of roof to match that at front of building and internal alterations. Granted.”

“The proposed roof extension would infill the valley gutter between the northernmost of the three hipped roofs, continuing the existing roofslope updates to meet the gable end of the adjoining 1960s town house. The proposed roof extension would comprise tile hanging to its elevation and kent peg tiles to its roof, with a painted timber window to the front. 13.”

“Given the above, the proposed development is considered to preserve the architectural and historic significance of the listed building and the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, in accordance with policies DBE3, DBE6, HE1, HE4, HE5, HE6 and HE8 of the Canterbury District Local Plan 2017 and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Living Conditions…”

“CCC Heritage - no objection, subject to conditions…”

“A site notice was posted in close proximity to the site and letters were sent to neighbouring occupiers notifying them of the proposed development. No representations were received.”

“A proposal was put that planning permission be GRANTED for the development described in the above application.”

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

“[In respect of item 9 Application No. CA/25/01233/FUL Linden House, 2 Linden Grove, Canterbury, Councillor Dixey left the chamber for the debate and vote]”

“Recommendation: Grant, subject to safeguarding conditions…”