Rear and side extension at 29 Corfe Close, Hill Head, Fareham

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Fareham Planning Committee on 13 Aug 2025.

P/25/0819/FPApproved

The site

The property is a three-bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow in a cul-de-sac, with a large driveway and existing outbuildings.

“Site Description 2.1. This application relates to a three bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalow, located in the South Western corner of Corfe Close, a cul-de-sac.”

“The property has a large driveway to the front and side of the property. The access to the house and rear garden, including to the existing garage and other outbuildings used as home office and storage, is to the southern side.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended permission because the proposal would comply with design and living-conditions policies and would not harm the area or neighbours.

“Conclusion 8.12. Officers are satisfied that the proposals would not harm the character or appearance of the area, nor have a detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. Therefore the proposal would comply with the policies of the adopted Fareham Local Plan 2037.”

Officer report

Objections received

Two letters raised concerns about the extension’s effect on boundaries, daylight, gardens, construction and a neighbouring bedroom.

“Representations 6.1. Two letters of representation have been received which raise the following concerns: • 5m right on the boundary line is overbearing • Loss of daylight into lounge and conservatory • Not compliant with 45degree daylight rule • Existing garden buildings used as accommodation • Loss of enjoyment of garden • Construction noise – dust and radios • Shared walls should be made good so not to damage property • Neighbour’s bedroom is next to boundary…”

Officer report

The committee vote

The recommendation to grant permission was carried with nine votes in favour and none against.

“(i) GRANT planning permission, subject to the conditions in the report;”

“(ii) DELEGATE authority to the Head of Planning to make any necessary modifications, deletion or addition to the proposed conditions. Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 favour)”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the report’s conditions, with authority delegated to the Head of Planning to modify them.

“(i) PLANNING PERMISSION be granted, subject to the conditions in the report;”

“(ii) AUTHORITY BE DELEGATED to the Head of Planning to make any necessary modifications, deletions or additions to the proposed conditions.”

Minutes

Sources

  • Fareham Planning Committee minutes, 13 August 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Fareham's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Fareham
Date
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

This committee's year

7 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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