Two-storey home extension at 26 The Paddocks, Church Village

What was proposed

A two-storey side and rear extension would replace the garage and provide reconfigured living space, four bedrooms and two front parking spaces.

“Full planning consent is sought for the construction of a two-storey rear and side extension at 26 The Paddocks, Church Village. The proposal also includes the demolition of the existing garage.”

“The two-storey extension would wrap around the south-western rear and north-western side elevations of the property. It would measure 3.5m in width from the existing side elevation and 4 metres in depth from the existing rear elevation with an irregular roof design.”

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The site

The detached house is at the end of a residential cul-de-sac on an irregular plot, with varied neighbouring properties and existing extensions nearby.

“The property is set within an irregular shaped plot with a principal elevation which faces a north-eastern direction. The property is set back from highway at The Paddocks by a front garden and shared private driveway which extends to the side of the dwelling. An enclosed garden is positioned to the rear and contains an existing single-storey garage extension.”

“Neighbouring properties in the area are somewhat varied in scale and design with various additions, including two-storey extensions being visible to the rear and side elevations.”

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Planning history

There were no recent or relevant applications recorded for the site.

“There are no recent or relevant applications on record with this site.”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered acceptable in its effects on the area, neighbours, privacy and highway safety.

“Consequently, the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in terms of its impact on the character and appearance of the site and local area.”

“Therefore, in terms of the impact on the amenity and privacy of neighbouring occupiers, the application is considered to be acceptable.”

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Objections received

Six neighbours objected over privacy, appearance, scale, roof design, height, parking, highway safety, access and reduced distances between properties.

“The application has been advertised by direct neighbour notification letters to 6 neighbouring properties.”

“Impact on privacy. • Impact on the character and appearance of the area. • Impact on highway safety, access and on street parking. • Concerns regarding the scale, appearance, roof design, depth and height of the proposal. • Reduced distance between neighbouring property.”

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Who spoke

An objector addressed the committee for five minutes about the proposal.

The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Prosperity and Development.

“The Head of Major Development and Investment presented the application to Committee and following consideration it was RESOLVED to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation of the Director, Prosperity and Development.”

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