House extensions at 97 Foxhunter Drive, Oadby

“Site Address: Foxhunter Drive, Oadby, Leicestershire, LE2 5FH Application Description: Erection of two storey side and rear extension including demolition of garage, single storey front porch extension and single storey rear extension including demolition of conservatory and creation of first floor roof terrace above. Purpose of Report: To consider and determine the planning application accordingly.”

“Description of Proposal 2.1 The application seeks planning permission for the erection of two storey side extension replacing the existing garage and extending approximately 4m past the rear of the existing dwelling. A single storey rear extension to replace the existing extension would also project approximately 4m in line with the two-storey extension with a roof terrace incorporated above.”

“The site is located within the settlement of Oadby and is occupied by a large two storey detached property located to the west side of Foxhunter Drive in Oadby backing onto the Leicester Racecourse. The area is characterised by two storey detached and semi-detached properties of a few distinct house types though a number of properties have been previously extended at both ground and first floor level contributing to a mixed built form on the street scene.”

“Other Matters 7.21 No other matters are considered necessary. Conclusion 8.1 In summary it is concluded that the application would blend in well with the existing dwelling in terms of its design and would not significantly harm the neighbouring properties in terms of overshadowing, overbearing and overlooking to the extent that it would justify refusal of the application.”

“It is also considered necessary to condition provision of the approximately 1m balustrade across the rear of the roof terrace for the safety of users and to safeguard the privacy of neighbouring residents. Though there would remain a degree of overlooking resulting from the roof terrace this would be limited primarily to the rear extents of neighbouring gardens which would be comparable to the degree of overlooking associated with a rear facing window.”

“Max Heagin (Senior Development Control Officer) (0116) 257 2716 max.heagin@oadby-wigston.gov.uk Consultees: No statutory consultations required. Background Papers: Search application reference no. 25/00104/FUL via Public Access to access all available documents (e.g. assessments, plans, forms etc.) Appendices: Case Officer’s Presentation (Ref. No. 25/00104/FUL)”

“Following discussions with the Local Planning Authority the scheme was amended to incorporate a timber slated privacy screen to the south side of the roof terrace to protect the amenity of neighbouring residents. All materials are proposed to match the existing dwelling whilst the window fenestration is to match the existing windows in respect of scale and design. Relevant Planning History 3.1 N/A 4. Key Consultations and Reponses 4.1 N/A 5.”

“The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as at pages 50 – 65 of the agenda reports pack) which sought planning permission for the erection of a two-storey side and rear extension including demolition of garage, single storey front porch extension and single storey rear extension including demolition of conservatory and creation of first floor roof terrace above.”

“It was moved by Councillor C S Gore, seconded by Councillor G A Boulter and…”

“The application be PERMITTED planning permission in accordance with the submitted documents and plans subject to the prescribed conditions and informatives.”