Garage conversion at 1 Durley Close, Andover

“PROPOSAL 3.1 The proposal is for the conversion of a garage to a bedroom. A new white UPVC window will replace the current garage door. In addition, the right-side door on the side elevation of the property facing east will be infilled with brickwork to match the existing dwelling.”

“SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION 2.1 1 Durley Close is a two-storey detached brick property, located within a residential cul-de-sac. Parking is provided at the front of the property, and to the rear is a private garden.”

“CONCLUSION 9.1 The proposal is considered acceptable and in accordance with the policies of the TVBRLP.”

“RECOMMENDATION PERMISSION subject to: The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2.”

“Impact on character and appearance of the area The proposal is for the conversion of a garage into habitable accommodation. Externally, this will result in the removal of the existing garage door and its replacement with a white UPVC window, and the infill of a the side door with brick. As the garage is located to the front of the property, public views would be possible.”

“Impact on highways and parking The proposal would result in a parking space being replaced with a bedroom. However, the submitted ‘proposed cross section’ indicates that the dwellinghouse has 4 bedrooms and the ‘proposed site block plan’ shows that there are 3 parking spaces on the driveway at the front of the property. Therefore, the property has sufficient parking provision to serve the dwelling, in accordance with Annex G Policy T2 of the TVBRLP.”

“REPRESENTATIONS Expired 28.08.2025 6.1 None.”

“The officer’s recommendation as per the agenda was proposed by Councillor Budzynski and seconded by Councillor Brooks. Upon being put to the vote, the motion was carried.”

“PERMISSION subject to: The development hereby permitted shall be begun within three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the provision of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. 2.”