Single-storey home extension at 1 Denmead Close, Norwich

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear and side extension, five roof windows, new doors and windows, and a raised front garden with a retaining wall.

“The Proposal 9. The proposed development includes the demolition of an existing conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear and side extension that would extend 3.6m from the rear wall of the existing building and 2.45m from the west side. It’s length would be a total of 13.45m. There would be 1m distance between the proposed rear wall and the boundary fence. The mono-pitched roof would be 2.45m at the eaves and 3.53m against the main building.”

“This would usually be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order (GPDO), but condition 5 of planning permission 41911 removes this permitted development right. Context 12. The application was originally submitted to propose a two-storey rear extension and single storey rear and side extension. A consultation went out to neighbours with that proposal description and objections received.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The property is a detached two-storey house on a residential cul-de-sac, with a detached garage and gardens affected by different ground levels.

“The site and surroundings 1. The site is located on the west side of Denmead Close, adjacent the junction with Abinger Way and contains a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse. Denmead Close is a residential cul-de-sac, primarily consisting of two-storey detached dwellinghouses originally constructed with a similar design as part of a wider, purpose-built housing development. Many properties within the surrounding area have been enlarged or altered in some form. 3.”

“Ground level within the site and surrounding area inclines gently towards the north so ground levels at the subject property are lower than those within neighbouring properties within Denmead Close. Constraints 6. There are no relevant site constraints, aside from the removal of permitted development rights as set out below.”

Officer report

Earlier proposals and changes

The original proposal included a two-storey extension, but this was reduced to single storey and the plans were revised after concerns about permitted development rights and an inaccurate fence detail.

“This matter is addressed in paragraphs 7 and 8, above, and the report has been adjusted to reflect the fact that certain permitted development rights have been removed. 2) Inaccurate plans showing the erection of a fence atop the retaining wall on Arbinger Way. A new plan has since been submitted which corrects the error on the previous plan.”

Officer report

Highways and trees

Highways raised no safety concern and the tree officer had no objection, while advice was proposed to protect the footway and streetlight.

“Consultation responses 17. Consultation responses are summarised below the full responses are available to view at http://planning.norwich.gov.uk/online-applications/ by entering the application number. Statutory and non-statutory consultees Highways (local highways authority) (Norfolk County Council) 18. The proposed raised garden and retaining wall will abut a streetlight, this is unlikely to cause a problem for that apparatus as all the power supply is within the footway.”

“The footway provides the necessary visibility when a car emerges from the parking space onto Abinger Road. So the proposed works do not cause a concern. Nor is visibility at the junction with Denmead Close adversely affected. A fence on top of the retaining wall would not be a concern.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector, another objector, a supporting ward councillor and the applicant addressed the committee.

The vote

Members proposed and seconded approval with an additional construction management plan condition, and the application was approved unanimously.

“The Development Management Team Leader and Development Manager confirmed that Highways had been consulted on the application and had not raised concerned with the works to the footway, an informative was suggested to protect the footway and adjacent streetlight. During construction if there were utilities found underground this would need to be managed with the provider, other processes would apply such as Building Regulations.”

“Planning Applications Committee: November 2025 • Construction Management Plan required. 28.17RESOLVED, unanimously, that application 25/00761/F, 1 Denmead Close, Norwich, NR4 6NB was approved as detailed in the officer recommendation subject to the following conditions: 1)Standard time limit 2)In accordance with plans 3)Details of hedging to be agreed 4)Construction Management Plan required.”

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