Two flats at 30 Franklands Drive, Addlestone

“The application site relates to a single storey detached bungalow located in the urban area and residential road of Franklands Drive. This property is located on the northwestern side of the road, the fall of the land is such that all properties on this side of the road are positioned at a relatively higher elevation to those on the southeastern side. 2.2.”

“This is a full planning application for extensions and alterations to the existing bungalow to form a two storey property. The plans show that the property would accommodate x1 three bedroom flat on the ground floor and x1 two bedroom flat on the first floor. The flats would share an existing ground floor entrance, as well as to the front of the site one off street parking space per unit (two off-road parking spaces in total).”

“Reference Details RU.25/0168 Prior Approval for a single storey rear extension with a depth of 8 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house with a maximum height of 2.84 metres and eaves height of 2.84 metres. Prior Approval Not Required: 19/03/2025 RU.25/0461 Upward extension to create new habitable first floor with dual pitched roof above. Flat roof to existing rear ground floor, and new mono pitched porch roof to front. General changes to fenestration.”

“RU.03/0206 Part single storey, part two storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Approved: 17/04/2003”

“The presumption in favour of sustainable development applies for this development. The need for housing to meet the Councils need is a material consideration, as well as supporting development of underutilised land in urban locations. The proposal is considered in principle to be acceptable within the location, is visually appropriate, provides a high-quality residential…”

“Consultee Comments Surrey County Council Highways No objections subject to conditions Lead Local Flood Authority We have reviewed the submitted documents as listed above, the Applicant has not considered the surface water flood risk to and from the site and has not suggested appropriate mitigation measures to inform the Planning Application. There appears to be opportunity to accommodate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) within the site.”

“Representations and comments from interested parties. Neighbouring properties were consulted in addition to being advertised on the Council’s website. 23 letters of representation have been received from individual properties, which can be summarised as follows: • Density out of character with the area and an overdevelopment • Two storey block of flats is out of keeping with the area • Insufficient parking for future residents and concerns about on street paring…”

“A Committee Member considered there was potential for conversion of the flats to Housing of Multiple Occupants (HMO) which they considered would be out of character on this road, and privacy concerns.”

“Some Members considered that an additional parking space could be provided. However noted a reasonably sustainable location. Officers advised that whilst the concerns regarding parking provision from local residents are noted one parking space per flat is considered to be appropriate, more parking would potentially mean less landscaping.”

“Having considered these matter the debate concluded, and the motion to approve the development was carried.”

“The HoP was authorised to grant planning permission subject to: • The completion of a Section 106 legal agreement • Planning Conditions…”