Single-storey rear extension at 6 South Road, Portsmouth

The site and its history

The site is a semi-detached single-storey home with existing rear extensions, and no relevant planning history was identified.

“The application site is a semi detached single storey property which benefits from existing rear extensions. The area is characterised by single storey dwellings with modest front gardens and more extensive rear gardens. The application site is to the south of Havant Road. While most properties are fully detached, there are some other semi-detached properties nearby.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

Officers considered the materials, appearance, neighbour impact and privacy acceptable, and recommended conditional permission.

“The proposed extension would have a further depth of approximately 1.25m when compared to the existing conservatory style extension. The roof would have a maximum height of 2.925m, reducing to 2.85m.”

“The proposed rear extension is considered to not lead to any harmful impact on neighbour amenity, nor on the character and appearance of the area. Conditional permission is therefore recommended.”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

Adjoining properties were notified, no consultation was necessary, and no representations were received.

“Letters to adjoining properties were sent on 16.12.2025. No site notice is required for a householder planning application that is not located in a conservation area.”

“No representations have been received in respect of the proposals.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Development Manager Lead presented the application, and there were no deputations.

Members’ discussion

A Planning Officer explained that permitted development did not apply because the property had already been extended deeply and would exceed four metres.

“Members' Questions. In response to a question, the Planning Officer explained that this was not permitted development because this property had already been extended quite deeply and would now exceed 4m.”

“Members' Comments. There were no comments.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted conditional permission in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“RESOLVED that conditional permission be granted as per the officer's recommendation.”

Minutes

Permission conditions

The permission required the development to start within three years, follow approved plans, and use the submitted materials.

“Approved Plans Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, the permission hereby granted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawing - Drawing numbers: • Location and Site Plan 3376 Rev A - 10 • Proposed Ground Floor Plan 3376 Rev A - 03 • Proposed First Floor Plan 3376 Rev A - 06 • Proposed Elevations 3376 Rev A - 06”

“Materials in accordance with submitted details The development hereby permitted shall not be constructed other than in accordance with the materials specified within the application form and plans/information unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The works shall thereafter be implemented and retained in accordance with the approved details.”

Officer report