Two-storey side extension at Royton Medical Practice, Royton, Oldham

“Measuring approximately 0.198ha, the application site is located on the southern side of Chapel Street with the junction of Sandy Lane, Royton. The site comprises a medical practice and is surrounded by residential use. To the west lies Royton town centre and the northern and western boundaries have tree cover.”

“The application seeks approval for a two storey side extension. The ground floor will provide a reception and patient waiting area, 3 consulting rooms, a staff room and toilets for patients and staff. The first floor will provide office space with front and rear dormers to match the existing design of the building.”

“PA/342503/18 - Erection of detached two storey building for use as a medical centre (D2 Use Class), creation of 18no. car park spaces, erection of 2m high fencing to site perimeter and associated landscaping works. – Granted 13.02.2019”

“PA/338768/16 - Enlargement and extension of building to provide medical centre including: 1) addition of pitched roof, two storey front extension and erection of front and rear dormers to form first floor accommodation above existing building; 2) two storey side extension; 3) change of use of existing playground to form car park with access off Thorp Road; 4) Installation of roller shutters to openings on all elevations; and 5) erection of 2m high fencing to site perimeter –…”

“The proposed two storey extension will be positioned at the side of the site but fronting both Chapel Street and Sandy Lane. The design will adopting a similar appearance to the existing building on site with matching dormers and external materials. As a result, the development will have minimal impact on the character of the site or the wider street scene. Accordingly, the proposal complies with Policy JP-P1.”

“As the proposed two storey extension will be located within a large plot, there would be no direct impact on the residential properties situated along the northern boundary. Similarly, there would be no adverse effect on residential amenity in terms of loss of light, outlook, or privacy.”

“Environmental Health Formal response received. No objection subject to conditions relating to submission of details for gas membrane, externally mounted plan and hours of opening.”

“Tree Officer Formal response received. No objection subject to the felled trees to be replanted on site.”

“In accordance with the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, and the Council’s adopted Statement of Community Involvement, the application has been advertised by neighbour notification letters.”

“In response, no comments have been received.”

“It was MOVED by Councillor Harkness and SECONDED by Councillor Nasheen that the application be APPROVED.”

“On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.”

“DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.”