Single-storey residential annexe at 35 Dungannon Drive, Thorpe Bay

“Retrospective planning permission is sought to erect a detached single storey outbuilding to the rear of the site. The outbuilding is some 9.55m wide, 5.77m deep and 4m high (2.7m high to the eaves).”

“The outbuilding has an open plan living/kitchen area, a bedroom and a bathroom. The outbuilding is finished externally in white render to match the existing dwelling.”

“The application site contains a detached bungalow at the junction of Dungannon Drive and Johnstone Road. The area is residential in nature. The site is not within a conservation area or subject to any site-specific planning policy designations.”

“Table 1: Relevant Planning History of the Application Site Reference Description Outcome [Date] 22/02369/FULH Erect single storey side and rear extension with rooflights to side and rear elevations (Part Retrospective) Granted [21 st…”

“March 2023] 23/00711/CLP Outbuilding to rear (Lawful development certificate - proposed) Refused [17 th July 2023] 23/01273/CLP Outbuilding to rear (Lawful development certificate - proposed) Granted [20 th…”

“The outbuilding is primarily visible from the Johnstone Road streetscene and due to the use of incorporating materials and its orientation does not appear at odds with the existing dwelling and the streetscene. An acceptable amount of outdoor space is retained with an ancillary outbuilding.”

“The development is found to be acceptable in terms of its design and impact on the character and appearance of the area. It is also found to have an acceptable impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring occupiers. No significant highway and parking impacts have been identified. For these reasons the proposal is found to be acceptable and compliant with the relevant planning policies and guidance.”

“Ten (10) neighbouring properties were notified of the application by letter. Representations from seven (7) interested parties have been received, which are summarised below:”

“Concerns as to the process by which a plan for a small games room can become a medium size bungalow; • Not “auxiliary” [sic] but a one-bedroom bungalow; • Side entrance leading onto Johnstone Road can be used as rental property; • Could set a precedent for similar development in the area; • Siting and design of the outbuilding not in accordance with previous plans; • Inconsistencies of what is built with the submitted plans; • The front door is not facing the property; •…”

“That PLANNING PERMISSION BE REFUSED for the following reason:”

“The development on the site, by reason of its scale, form, siting and appearance, has resulted in an addition akin to a new dwelling within the rear garden of the main dwelling creating an overbearing visual impact to the detriment of the character and appearance of the site, the streetscene and the wider area.”