Two-storey and rear extensions at 9 Seatoller Close, West Bridgford

What was proposed

The application proposed a first-floor side extension and a single-storey rear extension to the existing dwelling.

“The current planning application seeks approval for a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension. The plans and details of the proposal can be found here.”

“The proposed first floor extension would have a width of c.2.6m, the same as the existing garage, and a length along the side elevation, including above the existing ground floor utility room, of c.7.1m. It would have an eaves height of c.4.7m, the same as the host dwelling and ridge height of c.7.5m, a set down of c.400mm from the ridge of the host dwelling.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a two-storey detached brick dwelling with an attached garage, driveway, planting and a private rear garden on a housing estate.

“The application site of 9 Seatoller Close is a two storey detached dwelling of traditional construction, being red brick with a dark tiled roof. The dwelling has an attached single garage to the side and a block driveway with some planting to the front. There is a fair sized private garden to the rear.”

“The property is located within a large housing estate to the east of West Bridgford and sits among dwellings of a similar size and age.”

Officer report

Application history

There was no relevant planning history, and the proposal was amended to reduce the first-floor extension and provide one bedroom.

“The proposal was amended during the course of the assessment to reduce the size of the first floor extension by setting it in from the rear elevation of the host dwelling and setting the ridge height down from the ridge of the host dwelling.”

“Further revised plans have been received amending the original internal layout of the first floor to provide one bedroom only and omitting the proposal to convert the garage to habitable accommodation.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector addressed the Committee under the Council’s speaking protocol.

The committee’s decision

The Committee granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the officer report.

“PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE REPORT PUBLISHED WITH THE AGENDA”

Minutes

Permission conditions

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

“The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.”

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

Officer report