Dwelling extensions and rendering at 18 Atkinson Avenue, Brigg

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for extensions and a larger dropped kerb was refused, and a later resubmission was refused because of the render.

“CONSULTATIONS No consultation responses received. PUBLICITY The proposal has been advertised by site notice and 5 responses have been received in support, making the following comments: • The proposed alterations enhance the appearance of the property and the street scene. • The design is sympathetic to neighbouring dwellings. • The scheme contributes to the modernisation of the dwellings.”

“It is noted that this is a resubmission of application PA/2025/354 which was refused on 09/06/2025 due to the render having an unacceptable impact on the character of the area contrary to policies DS1, DS5 and CS5 of the North Lincolnshire Local Plan. The following considerations are relevant to this proposal: • principle of development • impact on the character of the area • impact on residential amenity.”

Officer report

The officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended refusal because the proposed render would be incongruous and obtrusive in the uniform row of homes.

“By contrast, number 18 forms part of a uniform row of dwellings, positioned mid-row, where consistency in appearance is an important characteristic. Accordingly, the example cited by the applicant is not considered to provide a relevant precedent in this case. There are no other examples of full or partial render within the immediate or wider context of the area. Number 18 sits in the middle of a row of uniform houses.”

“Conclusion While the proposals are acceptable in principle, the application of render to the front elevation would result in an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. As there are no examples of render visible within the street scene, the introduction of this material on a mid-row property would appear incongruous and obtrusive.”

Officer report

What speakers said

The applicant referred to energy efficiency, more room for three foster children and modernisation; a councillor supported the rendering.

The committee’s discussion

A councillor questioned the concerns about rendering and said the council should support residents improving their properties.

“Cllr C Sherwood addressed the Committee, stating that he did not understand the concerns about the proposed rendering of the property’s front elevation. Cllr Sherwood stated that the council should support residents who move into properties and renovate and improve them, highlighting that there were numerous homes with rendering less than a quarter of a mile from this proposed development.”

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The vote

A motion to approve the application with conditions was moved, seconded and carried.

“It was then moved by Cllr C Ross and seconded by Cllr J Davison –”

“That planning permission be approved with the following conditions –”

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The decision

Planning permission was approved subject to conditions requiring commencement within three years and compliance with the approved plans.

“The development must be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

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