Rear conservatory at 22 Longmeadow, Frimley, Camberley

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Surrey Heath Planning Applications Committee on 19 Feb 2026.

25/1291/FFUApproved

What was proposed

The application sought permission for a rear conservatory measuring about 6.7 metres deep, 3.7 metres wide and 3.5 metres high.

“RECOMMENDATION: GRANT subject to conditions 1.0 SUMMARY 1.1 This application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a rear conservatory. The proposed development is acceptable in terms of its impact on the character of the area and neighbouring residential amenity and is therefore recommended for approval.”

“THE PROPOSAL 4.1 The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a rear conservatory. The conservatory would measure approximately 6.7 metres in depth, 3.7 metres in width and 3.5 metres in height, with an eaves height of 2.7 metres located towards the western aspect of the dwelling. It would project 2.6m beyond the rearmost projection of the existing dwelling and would not extend beyond the existing width.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached bungalow in a residential area, with an enclosed garden, parking and changes in land levels.

“SITE DESCRIPTION 2.1 The application site comprises a detached, bungalow located to the north of Longmeadow. It is within the settlement area of Frimley. It is situated within the Post War Council Estate Character Area as outlined in the Western Urban Area Character SPD 2012. The application site benefits from a long-enclosed garden and parking is provided by a detached garage to the rear of the bungalow, car port and a block paved driveway.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

A 2018 rear extension was approved but was not implemented.

“RELEVANT HISTORY 3.1 18/0496 Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated alterations to fenestration, following demolition of existing extension (Amended plans rec’d 23/07/2018) (Approved 24.08.2018, not implemented).”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The main issues were the effect on the area’s character and appearance, residential amenity and other matters.

“Therefore, having regard to this the following emerging policies should be considered as part of this application: emerging policies DH1 and IN2. The main issues to be considered with this application are:”

“Impact on the character and appearance of the area…”

Officer report

Consultation and representations

No consultations were required, and nine notification letters produced no representations.

“CONSULTATION RESPONSES 5.1 No consultations were required on this application.”

“REPRESENTATION 6.1 A total of 9 individual letters of notification were sent out on 17 th December 2025. To date no letters of representation have been received. PLANNING CONSIDERATION 7.1 The site lies in the urban settlement where development is acceptable in principle.”

Officer report

Committee consideration

The application was considered by the committee because the applicant was a council employee.

“This application is being reported to the Planning Applications Committee because the applicant is an employee of Surrey Heath Borough Council.”

Officer report

The vote

Councillors unanimously supported the officer’s recommendation to grant permission subject to conditions, with no votes against or abstentions.

“The officer’s recommendation to grant the application, subject to conditions was proposed by Councillor Valerie White, seconded by Councillor Kevin Thompson, put to the vote and carried.”

“NOTE 1 In accordance with Part 4, Section D, Paragraph 18 of the Constitution, the voting for the officer’s recommendation to grant subject to conditions was unanimous, as follows:”

Minutes

The decision

The application was approved subject to conditions.

“RESOLVED that application 25/1291/FFU be approved, subject to conditions.”

Minutes

Conditions

The permission required commencement within three years, compliance with approved plans and matching external fascia materials, with black uPVC windows.

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years of the date of this permission.”

“The building works hereby approved shall be constructed in external fascia materials to match those of the existing building, with the exception of the windows which shall be black uPVC as specified on the submitted plans.”

Officer report

Sources

  • Surrey Heath Planning Applications Committee minutes, 19 February 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Surrey Heath's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Thursday 19 February 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Vote
Unanimous
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

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