Two-storey and loft extensions at Grey Cedars 6 Beeches Walk, Tiddington, Stratford-upon-Avon

The site and its setting

The property is one of eight substantial detached houses in spacious plots, behind a brick wall with trees and hedgerows.

“A mix of mature tree planting and hedgerows lie behind the brick wall creating a green and leafy screen to the properties which lie behind.”

“Beeches walk is characterised by substantial detached houses with a variety of designs situated in spacious plots. The properties have large gardens to the front and rear, with driveways off the private drive.”

Officer report

Earlier permissions

Earlier permissions covered a hardwood Victorian conservatory in 1995 and converting a car port to a garage with a bedroom above in 1989.

“Proposal Decision and date 95/00211/FUL HARDWOOD VICTORIAN CONSERVATORY ON REAR OF HOUSE. Granted 05.04.1995 89/00600/FUL CONVERT CAR PORT TO GARAGE AND BUILD BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE OVER. Granted 25.08.1989”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, concluding that the application accorded with the development plan and guidance, subject to conditions.

“Conclusion The current applications conform to The Development Plan, the Stratford- upon-Avon Neighbourhood Development Plan, associated guidance and to the aims of the NPPF. I can find no material considerations that warrant an alternative approach.”

“RECOMMENDATION It is therefore recommended that the application be GRANTED subject to the following conditions and notes:”

Officer report

Design and neighbouring effects

Officers considered the revised design appropriate and found no unacceptable overlooking, overshadowing or overbearing impact on neighbouring properties.

“During the course of the application, the design of the proposals have been revised to include: • Reduction in the overall footprint of the proposals • Previously proposed large two storey front extension removed • Roof design revised to reinsert a hipped roof design, overall ridge height now 8.9m • Removal of a single storey porch extension and boxed in section at the front of the house, (front of the house now remains the same, just modernised) • Rear extension pulled off…”

“Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of the increase of the ridgeline of the property from neighbouring properties and the Ward Member. At present, the ridge heights within Beech Walk are varied.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A neighbour objected, the applicant spoke, and the ward member addressed the committee; another neighbour assisted with questions.

The committee vote

Councillors unanimously supported deferring the application for a site visit.

“Having considered the application and the representations made at the meeting, a Motion of DEFER, in order for a site visit to be carried out to consider the impact of the application on the loss of light and amenities on the neighbouring property, was proposed by Councillor Harvey and seconded by Councillor Parry.”

Minutes

Why it was deferred

The application was deferred so a site visit could assess the effects on loss of light and amenities at the neighbouring property.

“That Planning Application 25/01653/FUL be DEFERRED in order for a site visit to be carried out to consider the impact of the application on the loss of light and amenities on the neighbouring property.”

Minutes