Single-storey rear extension at The Millpond, Hardy Lane, Tockington
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by South Gloucestershire Development Management Committee on 25 Jun 2026.
Why officers supported it
Officers concluded that permitted development rights remained intact and that the extension met the relevant limits and conditions.
“Permitted development removed 5.ANALYSIS OF PROPOSAL 5.1Principle of Development It stands to be determined whether the proposed development falls within the limits set out in Class A of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO. A review of the site’s history reveals that permitted development rights are intact. 5.2The proposed development consists of a single storey rear extension to the existing property.”
“5.5Regarding permitted development, it is noted that permitted development rights were restricted as part of P99/2463 in relation to the garage. The condition restricted permitted development rights in relation to the garages continued use…”
Officer report
Effect on neighbours
The side window and doorway would face a roughly 2-metre fence, and officers considered that the extension would not cause unacceptable overlooking, overbearing or overshadowing effects.
“OFFTEM as storage for vehicles. No other permitted development rights are noted as being restricted. As the development does not involve works to the existing garage, this restriction does not impact upon the proposed development. 5.6The proposed rear extension would include a window and doorway within the side elevation facing the boundary with No1 Mill Lane. It is noted that this boundary is characterised by a circa 2m tall fence.”
Officer report
Consultation and objections
The parish council asked for the planning history to be checked, while two objections raised concerns about enlargement, overdevelopment, design and visual impact.
“OFFTEM 3.5N3030 - Alterations to bungalow to provide new roof and bathroom extension (in accordance with amended plans received by the Council on 23rd November 1976). Approved. 16.12.1976. 4.CONSULTATION RESPONSES 4.1Olveston Parish Council The comments received are summarised below: • Asks planner to check the planning history on this property relative to the criteria set down for compliance with the permitted development rules Other Representations 4.2Two letters of…”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion seconded by Councillor Jayne Stansfield was carried by four votes to three, with no abstentions recorded.
“On being put to a vote, the motion, which was seconded by Councillor Jayne Stansfield, was CARRIED (4:3:0) and…”
Minutes
The committee decision
Planning permission was granted subject to the report’s conditions, with delegated authority for an obscure-glazing condition and a section 106 unilateral undertaking.
“That planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out within the report.”
“That to limit the impact upon the openness of the Green Belt, officers be granted delegated authority to impose an additional condition requiring the applicant to enter into a section 106 Unilateral Undertaking with the Local Planning Authority to confirming that…”
Minutes
Councillors at the meeting
- June BamfordConservative
- Michael BellLabour
- John BradburyLabour
- Tristan ClarkLib Dem
- Paul HughesConservative
- Jayne StansfieldLib Dem
- Tony WilliamsLib Dem
Apologies Trevor Jones Conservative
Source: Plota analysis of the council's minutes; parties from the council's list of councillors.
Sources
- South Gloucestershire Development Management Committee minutes, 25 June 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of South Gloucestershire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- South Gloucestershire
- Date
- Thursday 25 June 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- 4 for, 3 against
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- 7Lib Dem 3Conservative 2Labour 2Show councillors
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This committee's year
30 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 3 against officer advice.
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