House extensions at 138 Springhill Road, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey side extension, a single-storey rear kitchen and dining extension, and a single-storey front lounge extension.

“Planning application no. 24/00974/FUL Site 138 Springhill Road, Wolverhampton. WV11 3AQ Proposal Two storey side extension, single storey rear and single storey front extension…”

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Grant with conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 138 Springhill Road is a traditional linked 3-bed semi-detached dwelling located in a predominantly residential area. The neighbouring properties that front Springhill Road are primarily semi-detached dwellings, set back from the road by frontage gardens and parking areas.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

A previous extension scheme was refused and dismissed on appeal, while prior approval was granted for a single-storey rear extension that was partly built.

“Planning History 4.1 23/00973/FUL - Part Retrospective: Two Storey Side and Rear Extension, Ground Floor Front Extension, Single storey Rear Extension and Dormer Roof Extension to Rear Elevation. Refused – 30 January 2024 and Dismissed on Appeal – 12 June 2024”

“23/00500/PDPA - Single storey rear extension: 5.00m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, 3.387m maximum height and 2.993m height at the eaves. Granted following no objections received.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval with conditions, concluding that the development would comply with the development plan.

“The proposed development would not have an adverse impact upon the character of the area, residential amenity and highway safety, and would therefore comply with the development plan.”

“The external materials used in the development shall match those of the existing building in size, colour, form and texture. • The side facing en-suit window shall be obscurely glazed for the lifetime of the development, and no additional windows or other form of opening above ground floor level shall be introduced into this elevation. • There shall be no conversion or other form of additional bedroom/s introduced into the dwelling.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The main issues were the development’s effects on character and appearance, neighbour amenity, access and parking.

“The main issues for consideration are the impact upon: • Character and Appearance • Neighbour Amenity • Access and Parking…”

“The proposed development is in character and appearance with the existing dwelling and locality. The proposal would respect the established character of this part of the road and would integrate appropriately with the character and appearance of the street scene.”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

Highways raised no objection subject to conditions, while five objections raised concerns about design, neighbour amenity, access and parking.

“Five objections received (two objections received from the same household), which are summarised as follows, harm to: • Design, character and appearance • Neighbour amenity • Access and parking…”

“Consultees 7.1 Highways: No objection, subject to conditions. Legal Implications 8.1 The National Planning Policy Framework sets out the Government planning policies in England and how these should be applied. In assessing and determining planning applications, local planning authorities should determine planning applications in accordance with their Local Plan and relevant planning policies unless material considerations determine otherwise. (CS/13012025/1)”

Officer report

Who spoke

A person spoke against the application, another spoke in support, and the planning section leader responded to comments.

Committee debate

The committee debated the application, and the planning section leader explained that the development would not adversely affect neighbouring properties.

“The Section Leader responded to comments made and explained that construction and drainage issues would be considered under the Building Regulations application.”

“The report was debated by Committee, and the Section Leader explained that the proposed development would not adversely affect neighbouring properties.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee resolved to grant the application with conditions covering materials, windows, bedrooms, dropped kerbing and boundary treatment.

“Councillor Butt moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Sweetman seconded the recommendations.”

“Resolved: That Planning Application 24/00974/FUL be granted with conditions including: • The external materials used in the development shall match those of the existing building in size, colour, form and texture. • The side facing en-suit window shall be obscurely glazed for the lifetime of the development, and no additional windows or other form of opening above ground floor level shall be introduced into this elevation.”

Minutes