Residential annexe at 10 Deerhurst Close, Totton

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey detached annexe with a hipped roof, matching materials, roof lights and parking on a resurfaced driveway.

“The dwelling is set back from the highway and is accessed by a private block paved drive that passes along the front of 9 Deerhurst Close. Trees and hedges provide a verdant context to the suburban character of the area. There is a large oak tree on the south-east boundary with 1 Rowan Close that is covered by an individual Tree Preservation Order. 3PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT Permission is sort to erect a hipped roof single storey detached residential annexe.”

Officer report

Earlier planning permissions

A detached garage of the same scale and siting was granted permission in August 2025 but had not been built.

“4PLANNING HISTORY 25/10570 - Detached Double Garage with front garden of the property 10 Deerhust Close 13/08/2025 Granted subject to conditions Planning permission (25/10570) for a detached garage of the same scale and siting as this proposal was granted in August 2025. The permission has not yet been implemented.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers found the principle, design, parking, highway safety and residential amenity impacts acceptable, subject to conditions.

“In accordance with policy STR3, the principle of development is acceptable subject to the relevant material considerations relating to residential amenity and the character of the area. The principle of the development of the building has already been established in the planning consent, 25/10570 granted in August 2025 for a detached garage of the same size and scale as the proposed annexe.”

“The Arboricultural officer has not raised any objection to the proposal, subject to agreement of tree protection measures prior to the commencement of construction. Such an appropriately worded condition is included in the recommendation. It is not proposed to remove any trees or landscape features of significance. As such, it is considered that the development is in accordance with Policy ENV4.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

The town council sought an ancillary-use condition, while the trees consultee requested protective measures for the protected oak tree.

“RECOMMENDATION PAR1: We recommend PERMISSION, for the reasons listed, but would accept the decision reached by the District Council's Officers under their delegated powers. 7COUNCILLOR COMMENTS No comments received 8CONSULTEE COMMENTS Comments have been received from the following consultees:”

“NFDC Trees: There is a protected Oak tree adjacent to the access drive. The proposed annexe is outside the rooting area of the tree. To prevent inadvertent damage occurring to the tree a condition regarding the submission of tree protection measures should be agreed prior to the commencement of construction on site. 9REPRESENTATIONS RECEIVED Seven representations have been received, three against, four in support.”

Officer report

Public participation

No public participants spoke at the meeting.

Committee consideration

The application came to committee because of an officer interest, and the relevant officer took no part in its consideration.

“The reason for the application coming to Committee was due to an Officer interest. The officer was the Development Management Service Manager who took no part in the application and left the meeting prior to the application being considered by Committee. The Assistant Director for Place…”

“Development was present to assist the Committee if needed.”

Minutes

Main conditions

Conditions covered tree protection, ancillary use, privacy glazing, matching materials and approval of slab levels before construction.

“3.Before development commences (including site clearance, demolition and any other preparatory works), a scheme for the protection of the TPO tree shown on Location Plan Drawing No.PL-003 shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such a scheme shall include the protective fencing or other measures required for the avoidance of damage to the tree in accordance with BS 5837 (2012) “Trees in Relation to Construction Recommendations”.”

“7.Before development commences, the proposed slab levels in relationship to the existing ground levels set to an agreed datum shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall only take place in accordance with those details which have been approved.”

Officer report