Roof alterations and dormers at 77 Station Road, Portsmouth

What was proposed

The application proposed a hip-to-gable roof alteration and dormer windows on the rear roof slopes at first- and second-floor level.

“The proposal is for alterations to the roof to include a hip to gable buildup, and dormer windows to the rear roof slopes at first and second floor level.”

“The application site has a rear/side box dormer at second floor level and a smaller, high level dormer on the side at first floor level.”

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The site and surroundings

The site is a semi-detached house near Grove Road, within a varied street scene where several nearby homes have been altered.

“The application site is a semi-detached dwellinghouse on the eastern side of Station Road, close to its junction with Grove Road. It is set back from the road with a paved forecourt.”

“The style, design, and palette of materials of properties within Station Road is significantly varied. It is noted that nos.61-79 (odds only) comprise a run of 5 pairs of semi-detached properties that would originally have been consistent in design but individually have been much altered over the years with roof extensions, alterations and additions, although the central shared front roof gable shared by both adjoining properties remains intact on all.”

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Earlier planning history

An earlier kitchen extension at the property received permission in 1980.

“A*31435 - Kitchen extension - permission dated 21.07.1980”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended conditional permission because the roof changes were considered acceptable in design and residential amenity terms and compliant with policy.

“There are no policy constraints relating to the principle of a domestic extension to an existing dwelling in this area, subject principally to an acceptable design and relationship with neighbouring properties.”

“The proposed roof alterations and dormers are considered acceptable in design and residential amenity terms and compliant with policy and as such can be supported.”

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Effects on neighbours

Officers considered that the changes would not cause significant harm through loss of outlook, light, overshadowing or privacy.

“The proposed roof alterations would add significant bulk and height adjacent to no.75, the neighbouring property located to the north of the application site. However, all south facing windows within this neighbouring property are fitted with heavily obscured glass and the occupier of this property has confirmed that none serve principal rooms (being w.c.'s, cloakrooms, hall/stairway windows etc).”

“The increased width of the existing dormer windows at first and second floor level would result in upper floor windows being closer to the northern boundary than existing, however the existing two storey outrigger and intervening garage at no.75 are considered sufficient to prevent any significant loss of privacy.”

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Consultation and representations

The drainage team was satisfied with the runoff arrangements, and no representations were received from adjoining properties.

“Drainage Team - Satisfied that the arrangement for the run-off from hip to gable and additional dormers continues to the main sewer.”

“Letters to adjoining properties were sent on 02/01/26.”

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Who spoke

The Development Management Lead introduced the report, and there were no deputations.

What members discussed

Members were told that materials would match the existing building and said the changes would create a neater, more coherent appearance.

“Members' Questions In response to questions, officers provided the following information as clarification: • The proposed works would utilise materials to match the existing building, including matching render to the front elevation where the roof extends down above the ground floor window, matching roof tiles, and matching brickwork to the side elevation.”

“Members' Comments Members commented that the proposal would improve the appearance of the property and would sit appropriately within the surrounding street scene, which is characterised by large, detached dwellings. It was noted that, although the dwelling would be substantial in scale, the alterations would result in a neater and more coherent appearance consistent with neighbouring properties…”

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The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant conditional planning permission.

“RESOLVED that the application be granted conditional planning permission.”

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Permission conditions

The permission includes a three-year time limit, approved plans and a requirement for external materials to match the existing building.

“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 numbers: Location Plan no.01025948-3A62B7, and Proposed Floor Plans, Elevations and Roof Plan no. 12251-3C-PL.”

“Materials to match The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match, in type, colour and texture those on the existing building.”

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