Single-storey rear extension at Voles, Moat Lane, Westfield

“RR/2025/536/P appear to subsume the existing dwelling. The proposed works also remain to provide a suitable amount of existing garden space for residents. The design and scale of the rear extension provide a proportionate addition to the existing dwelling.”

“The proposed single storey rear extension to replace an existing conservatory, would not harm the character and appearance of the main dwelling or the surrounding countryside area, including the landscape and scenic beauty of the HWNL/AONB. No harmful impact would occur to the amenities of the neighbouring properties or ecology. As such the proposal complies with relevant policies within the Rother Local Plan Core Strategy and DaSA.”

“In terms of neighbouring properties, the host dwelling sits in between two properties – No. 37 to the south and High Hedges to the north. Both are detached dwellings.”

“No fenestration is proposed on the side elevations. The property is screened to the southern neighbour (No. 37) by established hedging, shrubs and trees and to the north (High Hedges) via an existing high level brick wall.”

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT (FULL PLANNING PERMISSION)”

“The site lies within an Amber and Red Impact Risk Zone for GCNs, with the proposed works situated within the Red Impact Zone for protected species under the NatureSpace Partnership Scheme, which means the area provides a ‘highly suitable habitat’ for GCNs. In this case, the site is not within 50m of a pond and is unlikely to affect the habitat or population of the GCNs.”

“Policy DHG9 (iv) of the DaSA requires that extensions and outbuildings leave sufficient usable external private space for the occupiers of the dwelling in accordance with Policy DHG7 of the DaSA. Policy DHG7 expects an appropriately sized private usable external space of at least 10m in length.”

“The Planning Committee was supportive of the officer’s recommendation, subject to conditions as outlined below.”

“Councillor Mrs Barnes moved the motion to GRANT (Full Planning Permission) subject to conditions and this was seconded by Councillor Ganly.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and details:”

“Prior to the installation of the rooflight within the extension hereby permitted, details by way of scaled drawings of the rooflight’s design and its positioning in the extension herby approved, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be provided and thereafter retained as approved, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”