Two-storey rear extension at 30 Berwick Way, Heysham, Morecambe

“The application seeks planning permission for a two-storey rear extension measuring approximately 4.5 metres in width and 4 metres in depth. The extension will feature a pitched roof with an eaves height of 4.8 metres and a ridge height of 6.7 metres. External materials will match the existing dwelling, including brickwork and white uPVC windows and doors.”

“The application site relates to 30 Berwick Way. It is a detached two-story dwelling located in the residential area of Heysham. The property is finished externally in red brick underneath a slate roof and is fitted with white upvc windows and doors. The property benefits from off street parking to the front with a private garden to the rear. Neighbouring dwellings are of similar form and appearance.”

“The application site has a limited planning history. The only relevant permission relates to the development of the proposed property and the wider residential estate in the late 1980s. This is referenced below. The proposal has also been subject to pre-application advice earlier this year.”

“Application Number Proposal Decision 1/88/0088 Erection of residential development for 58 dwellings Permitted…”

“The key considerations in the assessment of this application are:”

“Design • Residential Amenity • Highways • Ecology…”

“The rear outlook from the proposed extension is considered comparable to the existing arrangement, primarily overlooking the applicant’s own rear garden. While there is some mutual overlooking between neighbouring properties at first-floor level due to their orientation, the development does not introduce any greater impact than currently exists. Windows are proposed on the ground floor side elevations of the extension.”

“The rear extension does not intersect the 45-degree line from the rear habitable room windows of the adjacent properties (No.28 and No.32 Berwick Way). Therefore, it is considered that the development will not adversely impact the amenity of these properties in terms of overbearingness and loss of light.”

“Consultee Response Parish At the time of compiling this report, no response has been received. A verbal update will be provided. County Highways No objection to the principle however, requested for 3 off-street parking spaces to be provided.”

“At the time of compiling this report, the consultation period has not expired. To date, no responses have been received from members of the public or the immediate neighbours. If comments are received a verbal update will be provided.”

“It was proposed by Councillor Keith Budden and seconded by Councillor John Hanson:”

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

“Upon being put to the vote, 13 Councillors voted in favour of the proposal with none against and no abstentions, whereupon the Chair declared the proposal to have been carried.”

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

“Standard planning permission timescales. Development in accordance with approved plans. External finishes to match. Window detailing to match. Obscure glazing to side (east).”