Ground-floor rear extension at Colebrook Cottage, Winchester

“This application proposes a single storey rear extension with a flat roof, with a height of 3.4 metres, a depth of 6.8 metres and a width of 7 metres. The original plans consisted of a roof lantern and a fascia finish to the rear extension. Amended plans have slightly the width of the rear extension, so it is set in from the side wall, removed the fascia and replaced it with corbelling brick pattern to match the existing. The roof lantern has been replaced for a rooflight.”

“Colebrook Cottage is located on the south side of Colebrook Street in an historic context near to the Cathedral and within the Winchester Conservation Area. The dwellinghouse is located adjacent to 13-15 Colebrook Street, which is a Grade II Listed Building to the east. This building is a group of three red brick houses dating back to the 18 th Century. To the west of Colebrook Cottage is 16 Colebrook Street, a Grade II Listed Building.”

“The house has a long rear garden to the south. Immediately to the west is a private road called Colebrook Place which is unmade. This runs parallel to the side elevation of Colebrook Cottage and the side of the rear garden and provides access to 11 terraced properties which face west towards the application site. To the north of these terrace houses are 3 other terraced properties fronting Colebrook Street to the north.”

“Application Ref.: Proposal Decision & Date 19/00959/FUL Two storey front extension, new first floor window, single storey rear extension. Demolish existing outbuilding. Permitted: July 2019 05/01535/FUL Single storey flat roof extension to rear Withdrawn: August 2005”

“There have been objections from occupiers of neighbouring properties stating that the height and depth of the extension is excessive. However, the extension is proposed to be a height of 3.4m – a reduction from 3.6m as originally submitted – and a depth of less than 6.8m, which is considered to be proportionate to the dwelling and surrounding context and would not take up a substantial portion of the rear garden.”

“The rear extension would be subservient and not visually dominant. The application proposes materials which match the existing dwellinghouse and surrounding area. It therefore preservers the character and appearance of the area.”

“Service Lead – Sustainability and Natural Environment (Trees) • No objection subject to conditions Historic Environment • No objection to the amended plans…”

“Objecting Representations: • Objections from 11 addresses were submitted (not including a comment addressed from outside the Winchester District). The comments are summarised below o Concerns regarding overshadowing o Light disturbances caused by roof lantern and amended rooflight o Design not in keeping with the area (plans were amended) • Some objections also cited concerns regarding the consultation procedure.”

“Supporting Representations • 1 letter of support from 1 address. o Believes the application to be modest and sees no material harm…”

“The committee proceeded to ask questions and debate the application.”

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