House extensions and loft conversion at Elm Trees, East Horsley, Leatherhead

What was proposed

The application proposed garage extensions, a part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension, loft changes, dormers and altered windows.

“Location: Elm Trees, Nightingale Road, East Horsley, Leatherhead, KT24 5EQ Proposal: Proposed single storey front and side extension to the garage; part two storey / part single storey rear extension, conversion and extension of existing loft space with addition of dormer windows to front together with changes to fenestration.”

“The application proposes the erection of a part two storey / part single storey rear extension, single storey front and rear extensions to the garage and the conversion and extension of the existing loft space. Two dormer windows are proposed on the front roof slope. To accommodate the rear extensions, the existing Leylandii hedging would be removed.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a detached two-storey house in a residential road, with an attached garage, rear lean-to extension and substantial boundary hedging.

“Nightingale Road is residential in character comprising detached houses of differing sizes and styles with a range of various sized gaps between.”

“The application site consists of a two-storey detached house with a plain clay tiled pitched roof and white rendered elevations with applied black oak 'tudor' style boards at first floor level. The property has an attached garage to the side/rear and a single storey lean-to extension to the rear.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the development would preserve the building’s character, surrounding area and neighbouring amenity, subject to conditions.

“The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the existing building or surrounding area, nor would it result in any adverse loss of amenity to neighbouring properties.”

“Taking the above into consideration, it is recommended that planning permission be granted, subject to conditions.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Management Specialist presented the proposal and explained that officers considered its design, neighbour impact and conditions acceptable.

The vote

The motion to approve was seconded and carried, with 13 votes for and one against.

“The Chair moved the motion to approve application 25/P/01550, subject to the conditions and reasons as set out in the Officer’s report. The motion was seconded by Councillor Hives and was carried.”

“FOR AGAINST ABSTAIN 1. Cllr Cait Taylor X 2. Cllr Joss Bigmore X 3. Cllr Joanne Shaw X 4. Cllr Richard Mills X 5. Cllr Stephen Hives X 6. Cllr Dominique Williams X 7. The Mayor, Cllr Howard Smith X 8. Cllr Yves de Contades X 9. Cllr David Bilbe X 10. Cllr Maddy Redpath X 11. Cllr Lizzie Griffiths X 12. Cllr James Jones X 13. Cllr Patrick Oven X 14. Cllr Masuk Miah X TOTALS 13 - 1”

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The decision

The application was approved for the reasons set out in the officer recommendation.

“RESOLVED: That application 25/P/01550 be approved, for the reasons as set out in the Officer’s report.”

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