Single-storey replacement extension at April Cottage, Ringstead, Hunstanton

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey extension replacing the existing brick and timber extension or porch.

“This application is for a single storey extension to replace an existing extension/porch.”

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Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval, finding no unacceptable impacts on heritage, landscape, visual or neighbour amenity, flood risk, or the surrounding locality.

“The development would not result in any unacceptable impacts in terms of the Conservation Area, Non-Designated Heritage Asset, Norfolk Coast National Landscape, or visual or neighbour amenity. It is also considered the proposal would not result in flood risk implications to the site or surrounding locality. The development is therefore considered to be in general accordance with the NPPF, Local Plan and Neighbourhood Plan.”

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Consultation responses

The parish council objected, while the Conservation Officer had no objection after amendments were made.

“During the course of the application, amendments were received following comments from the Parish Council and Conservation Officer. These amendments have removed the horizontal cladded elevations and zinc or GRP with lead seam roof for painted brick elevations and a tiled roof to match the existing dwelling, increased the roof pitch, and has seen changes in fenestration and detailing. The comments received on the latest amendment are as follows.”

“Overall, the revised proposals although an improvement on the previous iteration still harms the setting and character of the rural Conservation Area and National Landscape, it doesn't demonstrate high-quality design as required by national and local planning policy. For these reasons, Ringstead Parish Council still objects to this application and urges the Local Planning Authority to refuse planning permission…”

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Who spoke

Councillor De Winton withdrew from the meeting and addressed the committee under Standing Order 34.

The committee vote

The committee voted unanimously on the recommendation to approve the application.

“The Democratic Services Officer then carried out a roll call on the recommendation to approve the application and, after having been put to the vote, was carried unanimously.”

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The decision

The application was approved as recommended.

“RESOLVED: That the application be approved as recommended.”

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Approval conditions

Approval was subject to conditions covering the commencement period, approved plans, detailed windows and doors, and matching external materials.

“Condition Prior to the installation of windows and doors, 1:20 drawings of all new and/or replacement windows and doors shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The plans shall provide full details including cross- sections and opening arrangements. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details.”

“Condition The materials (brick, roof tiles and paint) to be used for the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match, as closely as possible, the type, colour and texture of those used for the existing building. The materials shall thereafter be retained.”

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