First-floor side extension at Kelvin Villa, 1 Newsome Street, Dewsbury

What was proposed

The application sought a first-floor side extension, built over the existing side extension, with a hipped roof, stone and tiles.

“The application is seeking planning permission for a first floor side extension.”

“The extension would be built over the existing side extension with a width of 4m, with a 0.5m set back from the front of the main house. The roof form would be hipped.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The property is a detached stone dwelling with gardens and an outbuilding, in a residential area mostly made up of stone properties.

“1 Newsome Street is a detached stone dwelling with the side elevation facing onto Newsome Street. The property has gardens to the front with a detached outbuilding and a porch on the front elevation. The extension has been constructed on the side elevation with a projecting element to the front.”

“The surroundings are residential properties, mostly of stone construction.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier extension and enforcement appeals were dismissed, while later conservatory and single-storey side-extension works were approved or agreed.

“2022/92587 - Erection of extension - Refused and dismissed at appeal…”

“2024/92012 – Non material amendment to previous permission 2024/90923 for demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey side extension (within a Conservation Area) - Agreed…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the reduced, stone-clad extension proportionate, visually sympathetic, harmless to neighbours and acceptable for highway safety.

“The agent has supplied a Heritage Statement which outlines the characteristics of the conservation area. In this instance, the reduced width of the proposal to 4m allows for a more proportionate and context-sensitive addition to the host property. This narrower form better respects its position within the conservation area and significantly reduces the impact on visual amenity.”

“In policy terms, the proposed first floor side extension, now reduced to a width of 4m, is considered to be more sympathetic to its context and does not conflict with Kirklees Local Plan Policy LP35 or Chapter 16 of the NPPF. These policies seek to ensure high-quality design and the preservation of heritage assets, and the revised proposal demonstrates a more proportionate and respectful approach.”

Officer report

Public views and consultation

Objections concerned the conservation area, light, privacy, scale, materials and parking, while Conservation and Design supported the amended plans subject to minor alterations.

“Extension would be out of character with the conservation area. • Loss of light to neighbours garden. • Loss of privacy. • Overbearing impact due to scale. • Use of render inappropriate in area. • Parking.”

“Non-statutory: K.C. Conservation & Design – support subject to minor alterations (amended plans received)”

Officer report

Other concerns raised

People also mentioned scaffolding access, property damage, noise, earlier development, fly-tipping and possible police or media involvement.

“Extension would be out of character with the conservation area Officer Response: This is a material consideration as it relates to visual amenity. However as stated under the relevant subheading, the reduced scale, together with the detailing proposed and the matching materials would result in a proportionate addition to the property in keeping with the character.”

“Access for scaffolding. • Damage to surrounding property. • Noise and disruption. • Previous development by the applicant. • Fly tipping. • Intent of neighbours to call police. • Intent of neighbours to complain to the media.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant’s agent made a representation to the committee.

The committee vote

Six councillors voted for approval and no councillors voted against it.

“A Recorded Vote was taken in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 42 (5) as follows; For: Councillors Bellamy, Firth, Lee-Richards, Munro, Sokhal and Ullah (6 votes) Against: (no votes)”

Minutes

The decision

Authority was delegated to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete conditions covering construction and operational matters.

“RESOLVED - That authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Development to approve the application, issue the decision notice and complete the list of conditions including matters relating to;”

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