Rear extension and dormer at 1 Haswell Avenue, Hartlepool

What was proposed

The application sought a first-floor rear extension for a bathroom and a rear dormer extension to create an additional bedroom.

“The application proposes the erection of a first-floor rear extension and rear dormer extension at 1 Haswell Avenue. The application has been amending during the course of the application on more than one occasion following receipt of amended plans to address design and amenity concerns raised by officers. The proposal (as amended) is set out as follows;”

“The proposed first-floor rear extension (to serve a bathroom extension) would sit atop the existing single-storey rear extension. As such, it would project eastwards from the main rear elevation of the host dwelling by approximately 3.1 metres and would be approximately 2.7 metres wide.”

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The site and surroundings

The property is a west-facing, two-storey end-of-terrace home with a driveway, rear garden and neighbouring homes on three sides.

“The host dwelling, 1 Haswell Avenue, is a west-facing, two-storey, end-of- terrace dwelling which benefits from a driveway to the front and a private garden to the rear.”

“The host dwelling is of a simple form, featuring a dual-pitched roof with its ridge line orientated from north to south. Its rear elevation is adjoined by a single- storey, flat-roofed extension which projects eastwards from the original rear wall of the host dwelling by approximately 3.1 metres. Other notable architectural features include a ground floor bay window on the front elevation and a canopy above the front door.”

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Consultation responses

Traffic and transport raised no objection because the parking area could accommodate three vehicles, while building control advised that building regulations approval would be required.

“HBC Traffic & Transport: A 4 bed dwelling would require 3 off street parking spaces. The existing parking area can accommodate 3 vehicles. No objections…”

“HBC Building Control: A Building Regulation application will be required for ‘First floor rear extension and rear dormer – 1 Haswell Avenue…”

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Objections from neighbours

Objections concerned loss of sunlight, overshadowing, overlooking, privacy, appearance, flooding and possible property devaluation.

“Planning Committee – 18 February 2026 4.1 125 3 - 4.1 Planning 18.02.26 Planning apps Hartlepool Borough Council…”

“To date, objections have been received from the occupiers of 3 separate addresses at Nos. 56, 58, and 60 Ashgrove Avenue. The objections can be summarised as follows; - loss of sunlight/overshadowing, - overlooking and loss of privacy, - the proposals are out of keeping with the character and appearance of the surrounding area, - the area has previously suffered from flooding and subsequent flood damage to properties, - property devaluation.”

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Who spoke

The applicant and agent were absent, so nobody made a representation at the meeting.

The decision and conditions

Planning permission was approved with conditions covering commencement, approved plans, a nest brick, matching materials and measures to prevent overlooking.

“Prior to the commencement of above ground construction of the development hereby approved, details of 1no. integral 'universal' nest brick to be located in south or east facing walls (where possible) of the development hereby approved and as high above ground as possible shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the 1no.”

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