Timber summer house at 3 Didsbury Terrace, Kinder Road, Hayfield

“The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a single-storey timber summer house. The parcel of land sits outside of the curtilage of 3 Didsbury Terrace and is located on the valley side to the rear of Holly Cottage, above the rear of 11 to 23 Spring Vale Road.”

“The building would measure 2.5m high with a flat roof. It would feature vertical cladding painted black and glazing to the front elevation. The plans which are the subject of consideration within this report are as follows: • Heritage Statement Summer House • Location Plan…”

“During the officer site visit, it was noted that similar outbuildings are present at neighbouring properties, including Holly Cottage and Holly Farm. As such, the proposal would not conflict with the established character of development in the area. The outbuilding is modest in scale and will utilise sympathetic materials and colours as such, it does not harm the character or appearance of the conservation area.”

“The proposed outbuilding is considered to be of an appropriate design, using suitable materials, and will have minimal visibility from public vantage points. It will not result in any detrimental impact on the conservation area therefore sustain its importance and is therefore compliant with Local Plan Policies EQ6 and EQ7, as well as relevant sections of the NPPF.”

“PLANNING BALANCE & CONCLSION 8.1 The proposal is considered acceptable in terms of design and amenity. There would be no harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding conservation area and is considered to be in accordance with the relevant policies put forward in the Local Plan and NPPF. Therefore, the application is recommended for approval. RECOMMENDATIONS”

“Standard Time Limit 2. Development to be carried out accordance with approved plans 3. Materials as stated on the Application Form and Submitted Plans 4. The approved outbuilding shall be painted black 5. The building be used solely for purposes as a summerhouse and for no other purposes.”

“That the application be approved as set out in the report; and…”

“That in the event of any changes being needed to the wording of the Committee’s decision (such as to delete, vary or add conditions/informatives/planning obligations or reasons for approval/refusal) prior to the decision being issued, the Head of Development Services be delegated authority to do so in consultation with the Chair of the Committee, provided that the changes do not exceed the substantive nature of the Committee’s decision.”