Home extensions and outbuilding at 24 Poplar Grove, New Malden

What was proposed

The application proposed rear extensions, two dormers, a rear outbuilding, boundary changes, altered windows and replacement trees.

“Description of Proposal Erection of single storey infill and first floor rear extension. Refurbishment of an existing roof with 2nos rear dormers. Demolition of an existing timber fence and rear outbuilding, erection of brick boundary wall and single storey rear outbuilding. Fenestration alteration. Removal of snag willow tree and replacement with Japanese maple and cherry plum trees. Replacement of existing single glazed timber sash windows with double glazed timber windows…”

Officer report

The site and its setting

The site is an end-of-terrace home with a rear garden and outbuilding in The Groves Conservation Area.

“The application site is located on the west side of Poplar Grove, New Malden and is improved with an end of terrace dwelling with a moderate sized rear garden and an outbuilding on the south western corner of the plot.”

“The application is for the erection of single storey infill and first floor rear extension. Refurbishment of an existing roof with 2nos rear dormers. Demolition of an existing timber fence and rear outbuilding, erection of brick boundary wall and single storey rear outbuilding. Fenestration alterations. Removal of snag willow tree and replacement with Japanese maple and cherry plum trees.”

Officer report

Earlier planning decisions

Earlier permissions covered a front garden wall, a purple plum tree, and rear and dormer extensions.

“14/14524/HOU Erection of front garden wall and pillars Granted 31.07.2014 14/14505/TCA T.1 Purple Plum - Fell Granted 05.06.2014 06/14680/FUL Erection of single storey rear extension Granted 27.09.2006 00/044165/FUL Erection of single storey rear extension and rear Granted Page A6”

Officer report

Officers recommended approval

Officers recommended approval subject to conditions, concluding that the proposal would accord with the development plan.

“Officers conclude that the proposed development would be in accordance with the Development Plan. It is therefore recommended that planning permission be granted.”

“Agree to approve the application subject to conditions and to delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to:”

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Consultation responses

The tree officer raised no objection to removing the willow, and the conservation area advisory committee supported the extensions.

“RBK Tree and Landscape Officer Following the email confirmation and accompanying photographic evidence provided by the architect, it has been verified that the proposed development will require the removal of a single Willow tree located within the site. An assessment has been made of the tree’s overall condition, visibility, and contribution to public amenity.”

“Maldens and Coombe Conservation Area Advisory Committee The extensions will be in character and in harmony with the scale with matching materials. No objections.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Fourteen representations were received: thirteen objections and one neutral response, raising concerns about access, trees, design, privacy, light and building size.

“At the time of writing this report 14 representations have been received. A total of 13 representations have been received objecting to the proposal and one representation received which neither supports or objects to the scheme. The material issues raised in the representations are summarised as follows:”

“Loss of light / sunlight Loss of privacy 7.3. Neighbours raised concerns about the impact of the proposed outbuilding on access to the alleyway. Officers confirm that the proposal lies within the red line boundary shown on the submitted Block Plan and that access via the existing gate in the north-western corner of the site will remain unchanged.”

Officer report

Public speakers

Two speakers were listed for the application, while no speaker was listed against it.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to conditions and added an informative seeking retention of the willow tree.

“RESOLVED to approve application subject to conditions and to delegate to the Director of Planning and Regeneration to finalise the recommended conditions as…”

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