Single-storey home extension at 4 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick

“The applicant proposes a single storey side/rear extension. The existing attached garage would be demolished, and the proposed extension would measure 11.2 metres (L) by 2.7 metres (W). A flat roof is proposed to the rear/side with an overall height of 2.9 metres and a dual pitched roof to the front/side measuring 3.5 metres maximum height to pitch (2.7 metres to the eaves). The proposed ground floor extension would provide a study, wc, and utility.”

“The proposed single storey side/rear extension would attach to the permitted development element approved under PD/24/02804. A site visit was undertaken on 10 June 2025, and the single storey rear extension was substantially complete with the external walls and roof structure erected.”

“The application property is a semi-detached dwelling situated on the north-eastern side of Londonderry Lane, Smethwick near to the junctions of The Uplands, Broomfield and Londonderry Grove. The character of the surrounding area is predominantly residential in nature; however, sites directly opposite the application property are occupied by Gurdwara Akal Bunga Sahib, Smethwick Cricket Club, and the former Harry Mitchell Leisure Centre.”

“A permitted development right application (PDR) was submitted in 2024 for a single storey rear extension measuring 4.32 metres in length and 2.92 metres in height. As no objections were received to this application, it was determined that prior approval was not required and the proposal was permitted development.”

“PD/24/02804 Proposed single storey rear extension measuring: 4.32m L x 2.92m H (2.92m to eaves) Prior approval not required - 20.11.2024”

“That planning permission is granted subject to the following conditions relating to:”

“The extension would cause no significant harm to the amenity of surrounding residents and the design would be proportionate in scale to the existing property and assimilate into the surrounding area.”

“The application has been publicised by three neighbour notification letters. No objections have been received.”

“Highways requested two off-street parking spaces to be provided, in accordance with the requirements of the Revised Residential Design Guide 2014 SPD, On-street parking would not be acceptable due to the proximity of the junction opposite. A condition is requested for the existing dropped kerb to the front of the property to be extended to enable access to both spaces.”

“ENV3 and SAD EOS9 refers to well-designed schemes that provide quality living environments. The proposed layout and design are considered to be acceptable in terms of its massing and scale in relation to the property and the surrounding area.”

“The extension would be of a sufficient distance from neighbouring properties as to raise no significant concerns in respect of the impact of the proposal on light, outlook and privacy.”

“Resolved that Planning Application DC/25/70667 – 4 Londonderry Lane, Smethwick B67 7EY (Proposed single storey side/rear extension) subject to conditions relating to:-”

“(i) External Materials; (ii) Provision and retention of parking; and (iii) The existing dropped kerb to be extended.”