Home extension and garage at 66 Brompton Farm Road, Strood, Rochester

“The application seeks permission for the construction of a wraparound part single/ part first floor extension to rear/side; construction of a single storey garage with storage to side of rear garden and change of use of amenity land to vehicle crossover to front of new garage onto Strodes Close, of which would involve the demolition of existing side garage and conservatory.”

“The proposed two storey side extension supports a hipped roof and measures 6.65m in height (5.05m from eaves; 1.0m below primary ridgeline), 2.5m in width and 10.2m in depth (setback 0.7m from principal elevation). From the rear perspective, the proposed two storey aspect projects approx. 3.4m in depth from rear wall of the dwelling, and measures 5.55m in width (setback 2.6m from the inner west side boundary).”

“Brompton Farm Road is a two-storey, semi-detached property located within the urban area of Strood. To the front, the property supports a mix of soft and hard landscaping with off street parking provision and a recessed garage to the side that extends into the rear garden amenity. To the rear, the property supports a conservatory projection and a private garden amenity with a shed towards the rear northwest boundary.”

“In addition, while No.66 remains within the urban boundary of Strood, the rear north boundary abuts designated countryside as well as an Area of Local Landscape Importance (ALLI) and Metropolitan Green Belt (MGB).”

“HIS/98/38539 Proposed single storey rear extension Decision: Approved with Conditions Date: July 1986”

“The introduction of a dropped kerb along the west elevation of Strodes Close would not appear out of character as one already exists as access alongside its gated character to the immediate farmland, divided only by the aforementioned electricity substation. Just opposite the proposed kerb, are dwellings of Strodes Close that access onto the highway via dropped kerb from east elevation of Strodes Close.”

“Although the proposed dropped kerb would create a secondary access, it would front an unclassified road and as such is not subject to planning outside its impact upon the public amenity land and is to be approved by highways. Within regard to planning consideration, its impact to the local character and residential amenity is considered acceptable.”

“Southern Water and Highways have also been consulted.”

“Southern Water have made the following comments: Southern Water has determined that the flow rate for the above site will remain consistent, so capacity is not an issue, and no Southern Water assets will be affected. Therefore, Southern Water has no objections to this proposal.”

“The Planner presented the application which sought permission for the construction of a wraparound part single/ part first floor extension to rear/side; construction of a single storey garage with storage to side of rear garden and change of use of amenity land to vehicle crossover to front of new garage onto Strodes Close, of which would involve the demolition of existing side garage and conservatory.”

“The Committee discussed the planning application noting the officer presentation and the report.”

“APPROVED subject to conditions 1 to 5 as set out in the report for the reasons stated in the report.”