Bungalow extensions and loft conversion at 16 Hallfields, Edwalton

What is proposed

The application seeks two side extensions, a loft conversion with roof changes and windows, a raised rear patio, and internal remodelling.

“Proposal Construct 2 No. side extensions, loft conversion with partial increase in roof height and roof windows, raised patio area to rear, and internal remodelling.”

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Site and surroundings

The property is an existing bungalow in a residential area, set back from Hallfields, beside the Edwalton Conservation Area.

“The application property is an existing bungalow located on the north side of Hallfields. The property is one of a pair of similar detached dwellings set back from the main road by a long private drive. Land levels lower from front-rear of the plot, with a step down to the rear garden.”

“The dwelling is adjacent to the Edwalton Conservation Area and the access drive is partly within the Conservation Area.”

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Application changes and history

Amended plans removed two side dormers and raised the roof-light height; there is no relevant planning history on the site.

“The current planning application seeks approval for two infill side extensions and for a loft conversion which would include increasing the height of the lower sections of roof to match the higher section of roof on the existing property. Roof lights are also proposed to provide light and ventilation into the new first floor rooms. It is also proposed to construct a rear patio from the rear of the property which would be raised from the garden level.”

“Further amended plans were received following this to increase the height of the roof lights on each side. Given this was a minor alteration and likely considered a betterment to the previous plans no further re-consultation was carried out.”

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Why officers recommended approval

Officers considered the design, conservation area, neighbouring amenity and highway effects acceptable, subject to conditions.

“Planning law requires that applications for planning permission must be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. The Framework does not change the statutory status of the development plan as the starting point for decision making.”

“Principle of development • Design and impact on streetscene and Conservation Area • Impact on neighbouring residential amenity • Parking and Highways safety…”

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Objections and concerns

A ward councillor and residents objected over access, parking, scale, character, privacy, disturbance, drainage, housing type and related impacts.

“- Inadequate access and highway safety. - Overdevelopment and inappropriate scale. - Impact on residential amenity due to increased traffic, noise and traffic, loss of privacy and light, and increased disturbance along driveway. - Loss of accessible housing for older people. - Poor access for emergency and service vehicles. - Precedent and cumulative impact.”

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Who spoke

The applicant’s agent and a ward councillor addressed the committee under the public speaking arrangements.

Members discuss parking

Members discussed the existing parking provision and whether the front grassed area could provide additional permeable parking in future.

“Members of the Committee referred to the parking space allocated to the property and whether there was possibility to increase parking provision in the future. Members of the Committee noted that the grassed area at the front of the property would be suitable and suggested that an Advisory Note be added, saying that the space to the front of the property should be considered for additional parking in the future, if required, and that should this be actioned, it should be…”

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The committee vote

A motion to accept the recommendation with an advisory note was proposed, seconded and carried.

“Councillor D Mason moved to accept the recommendation with the addition of the Advisory Note and this was seconded by Councillor S Mallender and the vote was carried.”

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The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to the report’s conditions and an advisory note concerning parking.

“PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET OUT IN THE REPORT PUBLISHED WITH THE AGENDA AND WITH THE ADVISORY NOTE IN RELATION TO PARKING”

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Conditions and advisory note

The permission includes conditions on commencement, approved plans, matching materials and privacy screens, with advice on future permeable parking.

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

“Prior to the first use of the raised patio hereby approved the privacy screens as identified on drawing no. 25/0101 403 must be installed, and then retained as such for the lifetime of the development.”

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