First-floor side extension at 15 Weir Road, Westwoodside

“They maintain their objection, advising that, whilst the additional information is helpful, parking three vehicles would obscure the principal entrance and would not represent an ideal solution, particularly as it would impact the street scene. PUBLICITY Advertised by site notice – no public comments have been received. RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY There is no planning history for this site. CONSTRAINTS The site is within the development limits, within flood zone 1.”

“It is noted that the additional habitable space will be internally connected to the main dwelling, with the retention of the existing doors from the first-floor office to the bedroom, and through to the additional ground floor dining/living room. Whilst the plans refer to the space as a ‘granny annexe’, given this internal connectivity, it is not considered to form a separate, self-contained unit.”

“Having regard to policies DS1 and DS5 of the local plan, Core Strategy policy CS5, and guidance contained within SPG1, the proposal is considered to respect the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the wider street scene. Residential amenity In terms of overbearing impact and loss of light, the proposal introduces a two-storey element above the existing garage on the southern side of the dwelling.”

“Having regard to the above, the proposal is not considered to give rise to unacceptable highway safety or parking impacts and therefore complies with policies T2 and T19. Conclusion The proposed development is considered acceptable in planning terms.”

“Housing and Employment Land Allocations Development Plan Document: PS1 Presumption in favour of sustainable development Supplementary Planning Guidance: SPG1 Design Guidance for House Extensions CONSULTATIONS Local highway authority (LHA): Having reviewed the additional information submitted, no alterations are proposed to the existing car parking provision; as such, have no comments or objections to the proposed first-floor extension or the…”

“PA/2025/1499 - PLANNING PERMISSION TO ERECT A FIRST-FLOOR EXTENSION TO THE SIDE OF THE DWELLING AND CONVERT THE EXISTING GARAGE INTO HABITABLE SPACE. LOCATION: 15 WEIR ROAD, WESTWOODSIDE, DN9 2DD - Resolved - That planning permission be granted in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Planning Officers report.”

“RECOMMENDATION Grant permission subject to the following conditions: 1. The development must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“The external facing materials to be used on the approved extension shall be as specified in the application form.”