Home extensions at 9 Brackley Gate, Morley

What was proposed

The application proposed front and rear extensions, new front and rear dormers, and a small flat-roofed garage alteration.

“FIRST FLOOR FRONT EXTENSION AND NEW DORMER, NEW REAR DORMER AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AT 9 BRACKLEY GATE MORLEY DERBYSHIRE”

“Planning permission is sought to erect a first floor extension to the front, including a new similar sized dormer window to the front. Permission is also sought to erect a rear single storey extension. A larger dormer is also proposed at the rear. It is noted that the submitted plans also show alterations to the roof of the front part of the existing attached garage, creating a small flat roofed element.”

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The site and surroundings

The detached chalet bungalow is in a ribbon development, within the Green Belt, beside a rear field, with front parking.

“The application property is a detached chalet bungalow sited in a ribbon development on the southern side of Brackley Gate, Morley. The application site falls within the Green Belt. The property borders a field to the rear. The property benefits from off-street parking to the front of the dwelling which is set back approximately 11m from the back edge of the public highway.”

“The street scene is characterised by a mixture of two storey dwellings, bungalows and chalet bungalows of various scale and design many of which have been modernised and extended.”

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Earlier site decisions

Two earlier applications for a replacement dwelling and extensions and alterations were approved in 1993.

“ERE/0793/0051 - Demolish Existing Dwelling & Erect New Semi Bungalow - Approved – 6/10/93.”

“ERE/0593/0045 - Erection Of Extension & Alterations To Provide Lounge/Garage/Bedrooms – Approved – 7/7/93.”

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Why officers supported it

Officers considered the development appropriate in the Green Belt, acceptable in design, harmless to neighbours and safe for parking and highways.

“The NPPF confirms the protection of areas of Green Belt from inappropriate development, including disproportionate additions to buildings. It specifically sets out that the extension or alteration of a building provided that it does not result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original building would not represent inappropriate development.”

“In this case, the proposals appear visually substantial in scale in comparison with the existing bungalow but would only result in a volume increase of around 30%, a figure which accords with the agents findings. Accordingly the proposal would not result in the creation of a disproportionate addition, and thus would be appropriate development in the Green Belt.”

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Who spoke

The agent spoke in support, explaining that the changes would make the home more suitable for old age and provide additional rooms.

Members considered the issues

Members considered the speaker’s points alongside the matters addressed in the planning assessment.

“Members of the committee considered the points raised by the speaker, in addition to the matters covered in the report and:”

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The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to the conditions in the report.

“RESOLVED that the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the report.”

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Conditions attached

The permission required commencement within three years, compliance with the approved plans and matching external materials.

“The development shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:”

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