Single-storey rear extension at 10 Branscombe Gardens, Thorpe Bay

“Planning permission is sought for a single storey rear extension with a crown roof with hipped ends and a flat top with a roof lantern. The extension would be some 6.5m wide, a maximum of some 3.8m deep and a minimum of some 3.2m deep and some 2.6m high to the eaves and 3.5m high to the ridge. The proposal would have a window and a set of bifold doors to the rear elevation and a window on both of the side elevations.”

“The application site is on the east side of Branscombe Gardens in a residential area and contains a detached chalet. The character of the area is residential in nature with mainly bungalows and chalets in the immediate vicinity. The site is not within a Conservation Area or subject to any site-specific planning policy designations. It is in Flood Zone 1.”

“The proposal would be contained within the rear of the site and would be of a subservient size and scale. There are other examples of single storey rear extensions within the rear garden scene, including at the application site itself (existing conservatory).”

“For the reasons outlined above the development is found to be acceptable and compliant with the relevant planning policies and guidance. The principle of the development is acceptable. The proposal would not result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the site, the streetscene, the rear garden scene and the wider surrounding area. The proposal’s residential amenity and highways impacts are considered to be acceptable.”

“Eight (8) neighbouring properties were notified of the application by letter. Two rounds of consultation were undertaken due to an amended plan being received during the course of the application. At the time of writing this report, no letters of representation have been received. Any representations received between the agenda being published and the Planning Committee meeting will be updated via the Supplementary Agenda.”

“That PLANNING PERMISSION BE GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

“The roof of the development hereby approved shall not be used as a balcony, roof garden or terrace or for any other purpose at any time without express planning permission having been granted. The roof can however be used for the purposes of maintenance or to escape in the event of an emergency.”