House extensions and annexe at The White House, Tilford Road, Hindhead

What was proposed

The application proposed house extensions, alterations, a detached double garage and an ancillary annexe with dormer windows.

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey extension to the north and wrapping to the east of the house, following the demolition of the existing single storey projection to the east. A single storey extension is proposed to the south of the house to provide a store. A detached double garage/annexe building is proposed on land towards the front of the site, adjacent to the southern site boundary.”

“A detached double garage/annexe building is proposed on land towards the front of the site, adjacent to the southern site boundary.”

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The site

The property is a detached house behind a dental clinic, served by a private driveway also used by nearby homes.

“The application site is located to the west of Tilford Road, Hindhead. The house itself is set behind Hindhead Dental Clinic.”

“The property is a 2.5 storey, detached, house with single storey projection to the east. It has cream rendered walls and a clay tile roof.”

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Earlier planning history

Earlier applications included a withdrawn dwelling proposal and permissions for retirement flats, parking, access and works serving Tennyson Court.

“WA/2006/2401 Revised car parking layout for 18 cars and the erection of bin store and cycle store building to serve 12 retirement flats (permitted under WA/2005/2249) (re Tennyson Court flats)”

“GRANTED 11/12/2006 WA/2005/2249 Erection of 3 two storey buildings to provide 12 retirement flats, associated parking, access road and landscaping (revision of WA/2005/1132) (Tennyson Court flats)”

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What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to conditions, concluding the proposals were acceptable in scale, appearance and impact on neighbours, trees and highways.

“RECOMMENDATION That, subject to conditions, permission be GRANTED”

“It is considered that the proposals would fully accord with the Development Plan, being of an acceptable scale, height, form and appearance. The proposals would not result in harm to the character of the host dwellinghouse or the street scene, the amenities of neighbouring occupiers or the long term health of the trees the subject of a Tree Preservation Order.”

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Consultation responses

The town council and consultees raised no objection, with highways and trees subject to conditions and informatives.

“No objection subject to condition and informatives WBC CIL Team Potentially CIL Liable…”

“WBC Tree Officer No objection subject to conditions and informative…”

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What residents said

Twenty-one letters objected over highway safety, construction traffic, possible separate use, overdevelopment, character, overlooking, privacy and tree removal.

“- Electricity substation additional problem/obstacle, not mentioned/or on plans - Garage could be converted into single bedroom rental flat/house or office in future - Application appears to be prelude to further expansion of use, provision of separate use and subsequent sale - Location and access limitations make actual application (let alone further development) unacceptable - If approved could set precedent for building to be converted into an independent flat or officer…”

“- Mottram currently overlooked by first floor windows in The White House and removal of hedge G7 will result in further loss of privacy, overlooked by more first floor/second floor windows and terrace over proposed store - Terrace, whilst removed by amended plans, could be reinstated in future as plans still include full length windows which appear to be fully opening.”

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Public speakers

No public speakers registered to make representations on the application.

The committee vote

After debating the application, twelve members voted for the officers’ recommendation, with none against and no abstentions.

“Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission twelve in favour, none against and no abstentions.”

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The decision

Permission was granted subject to conditions 1 to 10 and informatives 1 to 9.

“Subject to conditions 1-10 and Informatives 1-9, permission was GRANTED”

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