Indoor pool extension at 2 Forest Drive, Lower Bourne, Farnham

What was proposed

Retrospective permission was sought for a single-storey extension containing an indoor swimming pool, with a roof terrace above.

“WA/2025/02388 – Erection of a single storey extension to house an indoor swimming pool with roof terrace over (retrospective). at CANDLEMAS 2 FOREST DRIVE LOWER BOURNE FARNHAM GU10 3HU”

“The application seeks permission for: - Erection of a single storey extension to house an indoor swimming pool with roof terrace over (retrospective).”

Officer report

The site

Candlemas is a large two-storey home on a spacious, green plot in a semi-rural residential setting, with land rising towards the rear.

“Candlemas is a large two-storey dwelling on a spacious verdant plot located in South Farnham. The property is one of three backland properties accessed from Forest Drive off Frensham Vale. Immediate character is semi-rural residential. Site levels slope up to the rear of the site.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered consistent with the development plan and would not harm visual or residential amenity.

“The proposed development would therefore not result in harm to the visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policies TD1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, DM4 of the Local Plan (Part 2) 2023, FNP1 of the Farnham Neighbourhood Plan 2017 (and subsequent 2019 review) and the Residential Extensions SPD.”

“The proposed development would not result in harm to the residential amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy TD1 of the Local Plan (Part 1) 2018, Policy DM5 of the Local Plan (Part 2) 2023 and the Residential Extensions SPD.”

Officer report

Who spoke

An objector, a supporter and the ward councillor made representations under the public speaking scheme.

Members’ debate

The committee debated the application before voting on the officers’ recommendation.

“Following the debate, the Committee voted in favour of the officers’ recommendation to grant permission 9 in favour, 1 against and 3 abstentions.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted subject to conditions 1 and 2.

“Planning permission is GRANTED, subject to conditions 1-2.”

Minutes

Conditions applied

The development must follow the approved plans, and an opaque 1.8-metre privacy screen must be installed before the roof terrace is first used and retained.

“The plan numbers to which this permission relates are: - Location Plan (1:1250) - Existing Ground Floor Plan (18-46-23) - Existing First Floor Plan (18-46-22) - Existing Front and Rear Elevations (18-46-20) - Existing Side Elevations (18-46-21) - Proposed Ground Floor Plan (18-46-07) - Proposed First Floor Plan (18-46-01B) - Proposed Front and Rear Elevations (18-46-05E) - Proposed Side Elevations (18-46-06C) - Existing Block Plan (18-46-24) - Proposed Block Plan (18-46-25)…”

“Prior to first use of the roof terrace hereby approved, the opaque glass screen on the north-western side aspect of the extension, shown at 1.8m above terrace level, shall be installed as detailed in plans (18-46-05E and 18-46-06C) and retained as such thereafter. The glass screen installed shall be Pilkington Textured Glass Privacy Level 5 or standard equivalent.”

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