Single-storey rear extension at 7 Cooks Mead, Rusper

“The application seeks planning permission for demolition of the existing rear conservatory and extension and erection of a single storey extension. The proposed extension is to provide additional internal living space at the rear of the property, and would measure approximately 10.5 metres wide by 4.5 metres length with a ridge height of 3.3 metres.”

“The application site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on the western side of Cooks Mead, within the Built-up Area Boundary of Rusper. The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character, featuring a mix of two-storey dwellings and some single-storey properties situated to the east of the application site.”

“Cooks Mead is a well-established residential street where properties have been extended over time. There are various examples of front, and rear and loft extensions within the vicinity, contributing to a varied but cohesive streetscape. The application site benefits from a rear garden and is set within a plot that is consistent in size and layout with neighbouring properties.”

“The single storey form and modest height of the extension ensures it would be of an appropriately subservient scale and proportion to the host property, including in relation to the plot size. The extension design reflects the architectural style of the host property, with matching window and door styling and proportions, and materials and finishes to complement.”

“Due to its single storey height and positioning north of the attached neighbouring property, together with its modest projection into the rear garden (which is sufficiently comparable to the existing conservatory in terms of light and outlook reduction to the attached neighbour’s window closest to the shared boundary), and given no openings directly face the that same neighbour, and that there is sufficient distance and screening to all other neighbours, the extension…”

“The Head of Development & Building Control reported that this application sought permission for the demolition of existing rear conservatory and extension. Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated alterations. Committee considered the report as set out in the agenda.”

“Members queried the amount of light that could come through the conservatory as it would be replaced with a brick wall. It was confirmed that the extent of the light reduction, and overbearing and overshadowing would not be adverse.”

“That DC/25/1514 be approved in accordance with officer recommendation.”

“It is recommended that planning permission is permitted subject to appropriate conditions as detailed below.”

“Standard Time Condition: The development hereby permitted shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”