Rear extension and access ramp at 23 Browning Close, Tamworth

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension and wheelchair access ramp, with internal changes including a new kitchen and ground-floor shower room.

“Single storey rear extension and wheelchair access ramp Site Address…”

“The proposed development is of a single storey, flat roofed rear extension that would infill a portion of the existing rear garden, between the original rear projection and adjacent rear elevation. The extension would enable a number of internal changes to be made which coupled with the installation of a French window and a ramp serving the existing lounge and the proposed new kitchen door, which would better adapt the dwelling for use by wheelchair users.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a terraced dwelling surrounded by residential properties, with rear gardens beside a footway and no nearby vehicle access or parking.

“23 Browning Close is a terraced dwelling located in the Coton Ward of Tamworth. The site is surrounded by residential properties.”

“To the front the dwellings are accessed by a landscaped footway and at the rear there is a footway between the rear gardens of numbers 17 to 29 Browning Close and the rear gardens of numbers 26 to 32 Kipling Rise. There is no direct vehicle access to or immediately adjacent car parking provision for the dwellings on this part of Browning Close.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

An earlier application for a single-storey front extension creating a larger bedroom and level-access shower room was approved with conditions in 2021.

“Refence Description Decision Date 0469/2021 Single storey front extension to create a larger bedroom and level access shower room Approved with conditions 14/12/2021”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the extension would support wheelchair use and would have acceptable effects on design, neighbours and highway safety.

“The scheme is considered to be acceptable in principle and would support the ongoing occupation by the current occupant. The proposal is considered to be of an acceptable design, that would not have a significant impact upon neighbour amenity or on highway safety. Consequently, it is considered to comply with relevant aspects of the Local Plan and the NPPF and is recommended for approval with conditions.”

Officer report

Consultation and comments

No consultee responses were sought, while one neighbour supported the principle but raised concerns about height, a patio door relationship and noise.

“Due to the type and scale of the proposed development, no consultee responses have been sought.”

“One neighbour representation received expressing: no objections to the principle of the extension, concern regarding the height of the extension and relationship with their patio door, increased noise.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Officers presented the application and responded to issues and questions raised.

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the application subject to conditions, following a motion by Councillor J Oates seconded by Councillor P Turner.

“(Moved by Councillor J Oates and seconded by Councillor P Turner)”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The permission requires commencement within three years, compliance with approved plans and obscure, top-hung glazing for the shower-room window.

“The development authorised by this permission shall be carried out in complete accordance with the following approved plans and specification: PP-14401056v1 (Location plan), TA-023617-01 Rev 2 (Location plan), TA-023617-02 Rev 5 (Plans as existing & proposed), TA-023617-03 Rev 5 (Plans as proposed), TA-023617-05 Rev 2 (Rear elevations, existing & proposed), TA-023617-06 (Side elevation, existing & proposed). TA-023617-07 Rev 3 (Proposed site block plan).”

“Before the development hereby approved is first occupied, the ground floor rear window serving the shower room shall be fitted with obscure glazing (to a minimum level 3) and top hung. The window shall thereafter be retained as such for the life of the development.”

Minutes