Two-storey house extensions at Linden Grove, Gussage St Michael

“Description of development The proposal scheme seeks to erect a two-storey front extension and a further two-storey side extension, raise the ridge height and erect a front porch.”

“Key planning issues Issue Conclusion Principle of development The principle of extending and altering a residential dwelling within a village location such as this is acceptable where it accords with wider material planning considerations. Scale, design, impact on character and appearance There is no demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the area.”

“All buildings along the road are two or one and a half storeys in height and of traditional brick construction with occasional elements of render, timber cladding and hung tiles. With the exception of the Old Rectory site and adjacent woodland, all the land along Manor Road is occupied with low density dwellings.”

“Flood Risk Zone 3a Flood Risk Zone 3b (indicative) Risk of Surface Water Flooding Extent 1 in 1000 Surface water flooding - 1 in 100 year event plus 40% allowance 8. Consultations All consultee responses can be viewed in full on the website. Consultees 1. Dorset Wildlife Trust – no comments received 2. Ramblers Association – no comments received 3. DC - Rights of Way Officer – no comments received 4. Cranborne Chase Ward Member– no comments received 5.”

“The following comment was received as an additional response to the reconsultation: • The Planning Notice to be displayed issued 23 Oct by Dorset Council, not on website until dated 28 Oct when consultees written to. Therefore closing date on website states 11 Nov for comments BUT IS NOT 21 DAYS as required. Site Notice was displayed on 7 Nov at the property BUT no closing date written on it.”

“The addition of windows at first floor level on the rear elevation will not result in a demonstrable increase in existing levels of overlooking due to a combination of the set-back nature of the proposed side extension, existing boundary treatments along the western side of the site and the existence of an access driveway running along the western boundary creating a large area of separation between the proposed development site and neighbouring ‘The Walled Garden’ and ‘The…”

“Biodiversity - A Biodiversity Plan (BP) has been prepared for the site following ecology assessments where bat activity was found. The BP is supported by a certificate of approval from Natural England and secured by condition. Environmental implications There are no demonstrable environmental implications. 16.”

“Decision: To grant planning permission with conditions for the reasons set out in the officer’s report. Additional Condition was added by the Committee: Prior to first use of the development, 1 no. swift box shall be installed on the site and thereafter retained. Reason: To provide biodiversity gains. The development to which this permission relates must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”

“The development hereby approved must not be first brought into use unless and until: i) the mitigation, compensation and enhancement measures detailed in the approved Biodiversity Plan have been completed in full, in accordance with any specified timetable, unless any modifications to the approved Biodiversity Plan as a result of the requirements of a European Protected Species Licence have first been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and…”