Rear extension and alterations at 10 Courtland Drive, Chigwell

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension, internal alterations, facade changes, a wall-mounted air conditioner and associated works.

“The application seeks consent for a proposed ground floor rear extension, floor plan redesign, facade alterations, installation of wall mounted air conditioner and all associated works.”

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The site

The site is an elevated 1950s detached house in a built-up area, outside a conservation area and the Green Belt.

“The application site is a 1950’s built two-storey detached dwellinghouse occupying an elevated mid- street position in a built-up area of Chigwell. It is sited on the northern side of Courtland Drive in a staggered pattern of development with adjacent dwellings set back from one another. It is not in a Conservation Area; it is not statutorily or locally listed and it does not sit within the boundaries of the Metropolitan Green Belt.”

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Earlier planning history

There were no relevant historic planning applications for the proposal.

“Historic applications none of relevance to this proposal.”

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The officer recommendation

The proposal was recommended for approval because its design, residential effects, parking impact and flood-risk position were considered acceptable.

“The proposed development comprises the erection of a single storey rear extension infilling a section of the rear elevation. The extension would add to an existing rear projection. The proposal extends 3.7m in depth and 13.15m wide which would be small in scale considering the large extent of the existing curtilage. The size, scale and built form are considered sympathetic to the existing character of the building.”

“The loss of garage would have low impact on parking arrangements considering the availability of adequate off-road parking on the private driveway. The proposal is not considered to result in any…”

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Consultation responses

Five neighbours sent no responses, the parish council did not consider the application, and environmental health requested a noise condition.

“EFDC Environmental Health (Noise & Lighting) – Minor concerns regarding potential noise from the air conditioning units. Condition required.”

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Who spoke

The committee heard a presentation from the planning officer and representations from the applicant, who was a councillor.

Members’ discussion

The committee had no comments on the application.

“The Committee had no comments for the application.”

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The vote

Members voted for the officer’s recommendation to approve the application.

“The Committee then voted for the officer’s recommendation to approve the application.”

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The decision

The application was approved with conditions.

“RESOLVED The application for the above site was APPROVED with Conditions.”

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Conditions attached

Conditions covered the start date, approved plans, flat-roof access, matching materials and noise from the air-conditioning unit.

“Access to the flat roof(s) shall be for maintenance or emergency purposes only and the flat roof shall not be used as a seating area, roof garden, terrace, patio, or similar amenity area.”

“The use hereby permitted must cease during any period that the rating level of noise (as defined by BS142:2014+A1:2019 “Methods for rating and assessing industrial and commercial sound”) emitted from the air conditioning unit installed exceeds the prevailing background noise level. The measurement position and assessment shall be made according to BS4142:2014 + A1:2019”

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