Rear extension and alterations at Wiloes, Middle Street, Dunston, Lincoln

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension and alterations, with a lean-to roof, rooflights, windows, French doors and matching materials.

“The proposal is for the erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the dwelling. The extension would measure 6.6m x 2.3m x 3.4m in height.”

“The proposal seeks to include a lean-to roof, with three rooflights installed. To the principle/southeast elevation a full-length window would be installed with a smaller window adjacent. The narrow wall to the side/southwest is to be blank, with French doors installed to the opposite side elevation. All materials are to match with the existing host dwelling.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Two earlier applications for a rear porch, bay window and car port were approved in 1992 and 1993.

“20/04/1993 91/0109/FUL Provision of bay window and erection of car port extension…”

Officer report

The officers’ assessment

Officers considered the extension acceptable because its modest, matching design would protect the conservation area, listed building setting and neighbours’ amenity.

“With the scale and design of the single storey projection, along with materials to match the existing dwelling, the proposed development would be sympathetic to the character of the host dwelling. The extension is clearly subservient in size, scale, bulk and mass relative to the host dwelling and the proposal is for a relatively modest single storey monopitch extension to the rear of the dwelling using matching materials to the existing property.”

“Considering the inconspicuous siting of the proposal, there will be no negative impact on the surrounding conservation area. Whilst the site is located in the Conservation Area, the Conservation Officer was not consulted on the proposed development for this reason.”

Officer report

Who spoke

No public speakers were registered, so the committee proceeded directly to its debate.

Members’ discussion

Members described the application as straightforward, noting no statutory-body objections and no adverse impact on neighbouring properties.

“Members considered the application to be straightforward, noting the absence of objections from statutory bodies and no adverse impact on neighbouring properties.”

“It was proposed and seconded that the application be granted permission in line with the Officer recommendation and subject to the conditions detailed within the Officer report.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years, matching materials and compliance with approved plans.

“That in line with the Officer recommendation, planning permission be granted subject to the planning conditions listed below:”

“The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three (3) years beginning with the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.”

Minutes