Two-storey home extensions at 48 Berkeley Road, Peterborough
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Peterborough Planning and Environmental Protection Committee on 2 Sept 2025.
What was proposed
The application proposed two-storey side and rear extensions, a single-storey rear extension and partial garage demolition using matching materials.
“Proposal: Two-storey side and rear, single-storey rear extensions and part demolition of garage.”
“Proposal Permission is sought for the erection of two-storey side and rear extensions as well as single- storey rear extension using matching materials to the original dwelling. The development includes part demolition of garage at the rear which was allowed in 2001 (01/00880/FUL).”
Officer report
The site and its history
The site is a semi-detached home surrounded by residential properties, with two parking spaces; a detached rear garage was permitted in 2001.
“Site and Surroundings The application site is located in Netherton, surrounded solely by residential dwellings to the north, east, south and west. The site encompasses of a semi-detached dwelling set back from the road slightly. The property is constructed using red brick, brown interlocking concrete roof tiles and white UPVC windows and doors, comprising of a driveway with two car parking spaces. There is off-street parking available.”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The wildlife and pollution officers raised no objection, while three neighbours objected to the development and its possible effects.
“PCC Wildlife Officer The Wildlife Officer confirmed there were no bats and raised no objection.”
“Three objections were received from No.41,46 and 50. The material considerations raised in the public representations are summarised below:”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion to grant the application in line with the officer recommendation was carried with nine votes in favour and one abstention.
“The Committee considered the report and representations. A motion was proposed and seconded to GRANT the application as per officer recommendation. The Committee RESOLVED (For 9, Abstention 1) to GRANT the planning permission subject to relevant conditions delegated to officers.”
Minutes
Sources
- Peterborough Planning and Environmental Protection Committee minutes, 2 September 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Peterborough's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Peterborough
- Date
- Tuesday 2 September 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
5 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 1 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.