Single-storey rear extension at 1 Sussex Close, Hursley, Winchester

What was proposed

A single-storey pitched-roof rear extension would use matching brick, include a rooflight and bifold doors, and add a ground-floor window.

“The proposal adds a single storey, pitched roof, rear extension, constructed of brick to match the host dwelling. A rooflight will be incorporated into the ridge and bifold doors will provide access to the rear garden. A ground floor window is also added to the south west elevation.”

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The site

The semi-detached house is centrally located beside the Kings Head public house within the Hursley Conservation Area.

“The site is positioned centrally within Hursley, adjacent to the Kings Head public house and inside the Hursley Conservation Area.”

“Sussex Close is a semi-detached, two storey, brick built dwelling. The semi-detached pair are a new addition to the surrounding Conservation Area, having been constructed in 2011 following the demolition of a former garage and associated buildings.”

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Consultation responses

Historic environment officers accepted the revised plans subject to materials details, while archaeology and environmental health raised no objection.

“Service Lead – Built Environment (Archaeology) - • Archaeological evaluation undertaken in 2011 when the dwelling was constructed. No significant archaeological remains identified. Therefore, no further evaluation required. No objection.”

“Service Lead – Built Environment (Historic Environment) – • Concerns regarding design and scale. Revised plans were submitted to address this. Confirmed no objections to the revised plans submitted 23 July 2025, subject to a condition to ensure details of materials and finishes are provided.”

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Public comments

Four objections cited the extension’s scale, its effect on the area and conservation area, and loss of light; one representation supported it.

“Objecting Representations received from different addresses citing the following material planning reasons: • Scale of extension is too large • Not in keeping with character of the area/conservation area • Loss of light (Note: 6 original objecting representations with 2 subsequently withdrawn following submission of revised plans.)”

“Supporting Representations received from different addresses citing the following material planning reasons: • No material planning reasons given. Relevant Government Planning Policy and Guidance…”

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Who spoke

An objector spoke against the application, a supporter spoke in favour, and the ward member presented residents’ concerns.

Members’ discussion

Members considered concerns about overshadowing, the shared boundary and the visible side elevation, and received legal advice about private-law matters.

“He noted that the proposed extension was built up to the shared boundary, and he agreed with neighbours' fears that it would be too tall and block sunlight. Although the application passed the 45-degree elevation test, he argued that due to the narrow nature of the gardens and proximity to the boundary, nearly half of the neighbouring garden would be overshadowed, particularly affecting evening light in certain seasons. 5.”

“The committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application. The committee received advice from the Legal advisor, who clarified that the Party Wall Act, the right to light, and light pollution are matters that could be dealt with under private law and parallel regimes such as Environmental Health.”

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The committee decision

The committee granted permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.

“RESOLVED The committee agreed to grant permission for the reasons and subject to the conditions and informatives set out in the report.”

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Conditions of approval

Approval required commencement within three years, compliance with approved plans, and approval of building materials and rooflight details.

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“No related works shall commence on site until full details of building materials and roof light details have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Brick and roofing tile samples should be inspected on site. Following approval of those details, the works shall be carried out and thereafter retained in strict accordance with the details so approved.”

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