Dental surgery extension at Dental Surgery, Coventry

What was proposed

The application proposed replacing the single-storey side garage with a two-storey extension, relocating the entrance and adding an access ramp.

“SITE DESCRIPTION The application site lies on the western side of Leamington Road, close to the junction with Baginton Road. The property was formerly part of the attached residential property and has been extended and converted, forming a two-storey property that is in use as a dental surgery that includes dental aesthetics treatments. There is currently a single storey flat roofed element to the side which appears as a garage.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was acceptable in principle and would not harm highway safety or neighbouring amenity.

“Planning Committee are recommended to grant planning permission subject to conditions.”

“The proposal is acceptable in principle. • The proposal will not adversely impact upon highway safety. • The proposal will not adversely impact upon the amenity of neighbours. • The proposal accords with Policies: DE1, DS3, AC2, AC3 and CO1 of the Coventry Local Plan 2017 and the emerging Local Plan, together with the aims of the NPPF.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways raised no objection, while six neighbours objected over overlooking, light, intensification, parking and highway safety.

“Non-statutory No objections have been received from: • Highways Neighbour consultation Immediate neighbours have been notified in accordance with the communication record. Six responses were received with concerns of: Overlooking of rear gardens 2. Lack of separation distance 3. Loss of light from morning sun to properties at the rear 4. Over intensification of use 5.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two registered speakers spoke against the proposal, one supported by a ward councillor, and the applicant’s representative spoke in support.

Members’ consideration

The committee considered the planning report and the proposal for the extension, entrance door and access ramp.

“The Committee considered a report of the Strategic Lead for Planning for a two storey side extension, new entrance door and access ramp, which was recommended for approval.”

Minutes