Detached garden annex at 269 Barkerhouse Road, Nelson

“Site Description and Proposal The application site comprises a semi-detached, single-storey bungalow located within the settlement boundary of Nelson. The property is finished in white-rendered concrete blockwork under a pitched roof and includes UPVC fenestration. A long rear garden is located to the rear of the dwelling, and two off-street parking spaces are provided on a hardstanding at the front.”

“Relevant Planning History None Consultee Comments Public Response Highways No objection subject to conditions, including provision of parking for both the host dwelling and the annex, cycle storage, and restriction on independent use.”

“The principle of providing an annex in residential garden land is acceptable, subject to the annex remaining ancillary to the host dwelling and having no adverse impacts on residential or visual amenity. Design and residential amenity The proposed annex would be sited to the read of the garden. Its scale and height in itself would be compatible with surrounding gardens and would not cause any direct loss of amenity or living conditions.”

“This would be at an angle of 90 degrees and there is a hedge and proposed 2m high fence in between. The 2m high fence is permitted development. That combination of angles fence and hedge would mean that there would be no loss of privacy to nos 271. The applicant has erected a large fence separating the house from the proposed annex. That is an inappropriate and unlawful form of development.”

“Potential damage to boundary treatments and impacts due to land level differences. • Commencement of works before permission was granted. A representation from a planning consultancy was also received in support of the application, highlighting the role of annexes in supporting multigenerational living, provided robust conditions prevent independent use.”

“At the last meeting the determination of this application was deferred to allow time for amended plans to be submitted. These had been received and were acceptable. The officer’s report now recommended approval.”

“That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions -”