Rear house extension at 2 Rough Hey Walk, Rochdale

What was proposed

The application proposed a part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension, including a new bedroom and enlarged kitchen and dining area.

“The application seeks planning permission to construct a part two storey, part single storey rear extension.”

“The two storey element of the proposed extension would have a height to the ridge of 6.2m. The height to the eaves would be 5.8m. This element of the proposed extension would project out by 2.45m and have a width of 2.4m. The single storey element of the extension sited to the rear of the two storey element of the proposed extension would have a height to the ridge of 3.4m and 2.8m to the eaves.”

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The site and surroundings

The site was a mid-terrace two-storey house in a residential area, with pedestrian access at the rear and vehicle access from Stuart Street.

“The application relates to number 2 Rough Hey Walk, a mid-terrace two-storey dwelling. Number 2 Rough Hey Walk is one of seven properties within the terrace. Rough Hey Walk is located to the south and to the rear of the property. The properties along Rough Hey Walk use Stuart Street as the front. Stuart Street is sited to the north of the properties. The drive and bins are located along Stuart Street with no vehicle access along Rough Hey Walk.”

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Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the design, residential amenity, parking and highway effects were considered acceptable.

“The NPPF advises that planning should always seek to secure a good standard of amenity for all existing and future occupants of land or buildings. Core Strategy policy DM1 states development proposals should ensure they ‘do not adversely affect the amenity of residents or users through visual intrusion, overbearing impact, overshadowing or loss of privacy.’ The Guidelines & Standards for Residential Development SPD (SPD) also sets out guidelines for reducing or omitting…”

“The dwelling has access to one off street parking. It is noted that appendix 5 of the Core Strategy requires a maximum of 2 off-street parking spaces per dwelling. The proposed extension would not impact on the existing availability on off-street parking and therefore the property would retain it's one existing off-street parking space.”

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Consultation response

Neighbour notification letters were sent, no representations were received and there were no consultee responses.

“Publicity Members 6.1. None. Summary of Third Party Responses 6.2. The application has been publicised neighbour notification letters being sent to neighbouring properties.”

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Who spoke

The team leader introduced the report.

The committee vote

The application was moved and seconded for approval, then approved unanimously.

“It was MOVED and SECONDED that the application be approved.”

“On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR of approval.”

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The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the conditions set out in the report.

“DECISION: That planning permission be GRANTED subject to planning conditions as set out in the report.”

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Conditions

The conditions required the development to start within three years, follow the approved plans and use materials matching the existing building.

“Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure a satisfactory standard of development in accordance with the policies contained within the adopted Rochdale Core Strategy, the saved Rochdale Unitary Development Plan, the adopted Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.”

“Materials to Match The materials used in the construction of the exterior of the development hereby permitted shall match those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing building in colour, form, type, size and texture.”

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