Rear extensions and loft conversion at 44 Wolsey Road, Moor Park, Northwood

What was proposed

The application sought retrospective approval for rear extensions, a loft conversion, garage conversion, replacement materials, window changes and internal alterations.

“- 09.12.2024 – Permitted 1.1.1 24/2021/DIS - Discharge of Condition 4 (Materials) pursuant to planning permission 24/1623/FUL - 11.02.2025 – Determined 1.2 24/1226/FUL - Demolition of existing conservatory; construction of single-storey rear extension, loft conversion including rear rooflights; conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, alterations to external materials including replacement render and roof tiles; alterations to fenestration detail; and associated…”

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1 This application seeks part-retrospective planning permission for ‘Demolition of existing conservatory; construction of part single part two storey rear extensions, loft conversion including rear rooflights; conversion of garage to habitable accommodation, alterations to external materials including replacement render and roof tiles; alterations to fenestration detail; and associated internal alterations’.”

Officer report

The site

The detached pre-1958 dwelling lies within the Moor Park Conservation Area, among large detached properties on generous plots, with a rear lawned garden.

“To the front of the dwelling is a carriage driveway and front garden. To the rear of the dwelling is an amenity garden that is predominantly laid as lawn. The area is generally characterised by large, detached properties set within generous plots. The site falls within the Moor Park Conservation Area. It is noted from the planning history of the site that the dwelling was built pre-1958.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Eleven neighbours were consulted and one objection raised concerns about overlooking, loss of light, rear extension scale and the street scene.

“Public/Neighbour Consultation 4.2.1 Neighbours consulted: 11 4.2.2 Responses received: 1 objection 4.2.3 Site notice posted 04.04.2025, expired 27.04.2025. Press notice published 28.03.2025, expired 19.04.2025. Summary of responses - Overlooking concerns - Concerns of loss of light - Concerns over scale of rear projections - Concerns over street scene impact…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer reported the amended plans and the community council’s withdrawal of its call-in, while a consultee had updated its comments.

The vote

Councillors voted unanimously to grant part-retrospective planning permission subject to conditions.

“Councillor Lloyd moved, and Councillor Cooper seconded, that part retrospective planning permission be granted subject to conditions. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.”

“RESOLVED: that part retrospective planning permission be granted subject to conditions. On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.”

Minutes