Rear extension with roof lantern at 2 Hastings Road, Southend-on-Sea

“Planning permission is sought for a single storey rear extension with a flat roof and roof lantern. The extension would be some 4.3m wide, 3.65m deep and 3m high to the eaves and 3.4m high to the roof lantern. The proposal would have two windows on the rear elevation and a set of doors on the southern side elevation. An existing conservatory would be removed to facilitate the proposal. The proposal would be finished in Yellow London brick to match the existing.”

“During the application process, the depth of the extension was reduced from 4.5m to 3.65m.”

“The application site is on the east side of Hastings Road in a residential area and contains a semi-detached dwelling. The site is not within a Conservation Area or subject to any site- specific planning policy designations. It is in Flood Zone 1.”

“Given the nature and position of the proposal to the rear of the site, it would not harm or alter the highway or parking availability in the area.”

“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.”

“Fifty (50) neighbouring properties were notified of the application by letter. No letters of representation have been received.”

“Before the development hereby approved is occupied the materials used on the external surfaces of the development must match those used on the external surfaces of the existing property. This applies unless differences are shown on the drawings hereby approved or are required by other conditions on this permission.”

“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.”

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