Single-storey rear extension at 41 Richmond Road, Lincoln

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension after part demolition of the existing rear offshoot.

“The application property is 41 Richmond Road, a two-storey terraced property. The application proposes the erection of single storey rear extension following the part demolition of the existing rear offshoot.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the extension would not harm neighbouring amenity, the occupants’ living conditions or the conservation area.

“With regard to the amenity of the occupiers of the application property, the proposals would increase the size of the existing kitchen and improve the overall living accommodation, thereby having a positive impact on the living conditions of the occupants.”

“Impact on Visual Amenity and the Character and Appearance of the Conservation Area…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways raised no objection because the development was not expected to harm highway safety, the highway network or surface-water flood risk.

“Highways & Planning at Lincolnshire County Council have been consulted and confirmed that the proposed development would not be expected to have an unacceptable impact upon highway safety, a severe residual cumulative impact upon the local highway network or increase surface water flood risk and therefore does not wish to object to this planning application.”

Officer report

Resident concerns

A neighbour raised concerns about the site boundary and possible effects on the property and garden; the site plan was revised.

“A representation has been received from a neighbouring property at 2 Chapel House, located to the southwest of the proposed extension. The representation primarily raised concerns regarding the red line boundary of the site. A revised site plan has since been submitted to clarify and confirm the accurate extent of the application site.”

“As previously noted, the extension has a very minimal additional footprint, with a separation distance of approximately 4.8 metres to the closest point of the neighbouring property and approximately 8.6 metres to the garden space to the south. This positioning ensures that there would be no harmful impact on the amenity of the occupants of this property as a result of the proposed extension.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The ward councillor withdrew from speaking in opposition, while the agent spoke for the applicant.

Members’ discussion

Members noted that the lawful HMO use would continue if the property was sold and agreed the work would improve the property for its inhabitants.

“The lawful development certificate would continue if the property was sold. • The red line on the plan would not have implications on the extension of the property. • Members were in agreement that regardless of whether the property remained as an HMO, or if the owners decided to reside in it, the proposed work would enhance the property for its inhabitants.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee resolved to grant the application subject to two standard conditions.

“RESOLVED that the application be granted, subject to the following standard conditions:”

Minutes