Domestic garden and shed at 21 The Drive, Carnforth

“This application seeks retrospective planning permission for the change of use of land to domestic garden in association with 21 The Drive with landscaping and erection of a shed. The access track located to the side and rear of the property has been converted into domestic garden in association with the dwelling. The access track is within the ownership of the applicant as shown on the Land Registry Plan submitted with the application.”

“The site which forms the subject of this application is 21 The Drive located in Carnforth, to the southwest of the town centre. The site is an end terraced property located on a residential estate and it is finished in white render with white uPVC windows. Prior to the works being completed, parking was available on street, to the front of the property and the property benefited from a small yard to the rear.”

“A number of relevant applications relating to this site have previously been received by the Local Planning Authority. These include:”

“Application Number Proposal Decision 00/00964/FUL Change of use from access way to private garden area Refused 00/01167/CU Relocation of boundary wall and extension of garden over part access/driveway and erection of dog-pen Permitted 06/01157/FUL Retention of conservatory to the front Permitted…”

“The change of use of this section of track into domestic garden and its enclosure by a timber fence has already been undertaken. Prior to the development, the garden space was below the minimum 50 square meters specified within DM29, measuring approx. 42 square metres. The garden space following the development has been increased to 104 square metres including the car parking area to the side and is considered to be an appropriate size for a three bed dwelling.”

“The proposed retrospective change of use to domestic garden is not considered to have a significant adverse impact on the character and appearance of the streetscene nor on highway safety. It is deemed to be acceptable with respect to residential amenity, ecology and fire safety. The proposal is seen to comply with the relevant local and national policies and is therefore recommended for approval.”

“The following responses have been received from statutory and internal consultees:”

“Consultee Response Parish Council No response. County Highways No objection. There are no highway grounds to support an objection as set out by the NPPF. Fire Safety Officer No comments. No access for fire appliances prior to development. Waste Management No objections. Proposal would not affect waste collections.”

“That the application be approved subject to the conditions in the Committee Report.”

“Upon being put to the vote, 12 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with 1 against and 2 abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

“That the application be approved subject to the following condition:”