Single-storey rear extension at 38 Wrens Avenue, Ashford

What was proposed

The application sought prior approval for a six-metre single-storey rear extension after demolishing the existing garage and rear extension.

“Application No. 25/00683/PDH Site Address 38 Wrens Avenue Ashford TW15 1AP Applicant [name withheld] Prior Approval Notification for a single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a maximum height of 3 metres and a height of 2.9 metres to the eaves (following demolition of existing garage and single storey rear extension).”

“Application Dates Valid: 10.06.2025 Expiry: 22.07.2025 Target: Extension of time agreed to 25.07.2025 Executive Summary The application site refers to 38 Wrens Avenue in Ashford, a two-storey semi- detached dwelling situated on the eastern side of the road.”

Officer report

The site

The site was a two-storey semi-detached home with an existing rear extension and detached outbuilding.

“Description of Current Proposal 3.1 The application site relates to a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse situated on the eastern side of Wrens Avenue in Ashford. The site contains a single storey rear extension and detached outbuilding situated adjacent to the northern flank boundary at the rear.”

“The application has been submitted under Class A, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (GDPO) and seeks the Council’s Prior Approval Notification for a single storey rear extension extending 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a maximum height of 3 metres and a height of 2.9 metres to the eaves (following demolition of existing garage and single storey rear extension).”

Officer report

Planning history

A separate application for a single-storey rear outbuilding was under consideration.

“The site has the following planning history: 25/00659/HOU Erection of a single storey outbuilding at the rear of site (following demolition of outbuilding). Under consideration…”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the extension met the permitted development limits for depth and height.

“The Council's Prior Approval is not required for this proposed single storey rear extension, which constitutes Permitted Development under the terms of Class A, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.”

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Consultation responses

Environmental Health raised no objection, and no letters of representation were received from the notified neighbours.

“Consultations 4.1 There were no consultations sought for this application, although the Council’s Environmental Health Department has provided comments.”

“Public Consultation A total of 3 neighbouring properties were notified of the planning application. No letters of representation have been received.”

Officer report

Public speaking

There were no public speakers.

Committee debate

Members discussed that the proposed extension would receive light only through double doors at the back of the room.

“The only source of light into the proposed extension would be from the double doors at the back of the room.”

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