Two-storey side extension at 9 South Bank, Cheltenham

“DESCRIPTION OF SITE AND PROPOSAL 1.1 The application site is located on South Bank, within St Marks Ward, and comprises an end-of-terrace, two-storey dwelling with a detached garage to the rear and off-street parking to the side. The dwelling is constructed in brick, with a pitched concrete-tiled roof and white uPVC windows and doors. The property is not listed, and the site is not situated within a Conservation Area.”

“Relevant Planning History: 00/00055/REM 19th March 2001 APREM Construction of 60 dwellings and garages and associated highway works (in accordance with agents letter dated 18 October 2000) 98/00312/OUT 30th April 1999 PER Redevelopment Of Existing Site For Housing (Outline) 98/00380/PO 30th July 1998 REF Part Redevelopment Of Existing Site For Housing (Outline) (Revised Scheme)”

“I am now content that the level of car parking for this extension is acceptable based on the revised plans received and forming part of this application, However, by removing the access to the existing garage, the ability to provide covered and secure bicycle storage facilities will also be removed, It is not desirable or practical to wheel a wet and muddy cycle through the ground floor of the dwelling.”

“The Highway Authority has undertaken a robust assessment of the planning application. Based on the analysis of the information submitted the Highway Authority concludes that there would not be an unacceptable impact on Highway Safety or a severe impact on congestion. There are no justifiable grounds on which an objection could be maintained…”

“Number of letters sent 8 Total comments received 0 Number of objections 0 Number of supporting 0 General comment 0”

“Voted UNANIMOUSLY to grant the application.”