Single-storey side extension at 39 Knights Bank Road, Fareham
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Fareham Planning Committee on 10 Dec 2025.
What was proposed
A single-storey eastern side extension would replace the existing garage, store and porch and provide a games room, study and utility room.
“Description of Proposal 3.1 Planning permission is sought for the construction of a single-storey extension on the eastern side of this house, following the removal of the existing garage, store and porch.”
“The existing porch, utility room and WC is being converted into a new porch with a lobby, and a WC area attaching to the new games room, study and replaced utility room, 82.3sqm total.”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the extension would protect neighbours’ living conditions and the street scene while retaining sufficient parking.
“Recommendation 9.1 In summary, the proposed extension would not harm the living conditions of neighbours or the character and appearance of the street scene. There would be sufficient parking spaces retained to meet the needs of the dwelling.”
“GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION, subject to the following conditions:”
Officer report
Consultation
No consultations were undertaken for the application, but five letters of representation were received.
“Representations 6.1 Five letters of representation have been received which raise the following concerns: • Impact on street scheme – corridor of buildings • Red Line boundary to the rear inaccurate with Bargate Homes plan • Site Plan inaccurate – missing garage/log cabin/trees • Require a site density statement • What is the need for a games room • History of the site not operating as approved • Should be aware how many residences and businesses there are on the site…”
“Consultations 7.1 No consultations were undertaken as part of this planning application.”
Officer report
The vote
The committee voted on the recommendation with nine members in favour and none against.
“Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to: -”
“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)”
Minutes
The decision
The committee granted planning permission subject to the conditions and delegated authority to modify, delete or add conditions.
“(i) GRANT planning permission, subject to: -”
“(ii) AUTHORITY BE DELEGATED to the Head of Planning to: -”
Minutes
Sources
- Fareham Planning Committee minutes, 10 December 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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This committee's year
26 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 3 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.