House extensions at 165 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The application proposed rear and side extensions, a loft conversion creating two bedrooms, and a new boundary wall and gates.

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Approve with conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 The application property is a 4-bedroom detached dwelling, with part render and part brick finish, situated in a residential area, comprising of dwellings in a variety of sizes and design. The host property is characterised by a two-storey front facing gable feature with a setback of 0.5 m to the remaining two storey element which is finished with a pitched roof.”

“To the west is 167 Coalway Road. The property is of similar design as the host property. The property has a separation distance of 2.3 m to the host dwelling. The property benefits from planning application 00/0183/FP for a single storey side/rear extension with a large pitched roof with the highest pitch at first floor sill level.”

Officer report

Changes to the plans

The rear extension was reduced, balconies and patio doors were removed, the front gable was altered, and the boundary treatment was lowered with gates removed.

“Supplementary Policy Guidance No. 4 – Extension to houses 5.0 Publicity 5.1 Direct notification was carried out to four neighbouring properties and two letters of objection were received. The following material planning issues were raised: • Over development • Loss of light • Loss of daylight • Overlooking from proposed balconies • Noise • Loss of visibility from wall and gates…”

“Following discussion with the application, the two-storey rear extension was reduced in size by 0.5 m creating a 4 m projection from the rear elevation. The Juliet balconies and patio doors have been removed from the front and rear elevations and windows are to be installed. The dual front gable has been removed with the original gable left in situ. The boundary treatment has been reduced in height to one metre and the gates removed.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered appropriate in design, scale and appearance and would not harm residential amenity or highway safety.

“Character and Appearance 10.1 Two storey front extension, two storey rear extension, first floor side extension, single storey rear extension, dormer loft conversion and new gates and boundary wall are considered appropriate in both scale, position and design and would assimilate well with the host property, causing no adverse impact on the character and appearance of the wider area.”

“Access and Parking 12.1 The proposals do not raise any highway safety concerns. Conclusion 13.1 The proposed development would be of an appropriate design, scale and appearance that would not have an adverse impact upon the character of the area and would not be detrimental to residential amenity in accordance with the associated policy. Detail recommendation 14.1 That planning application 24/01163/FUL is granted subject to following conditions:”

Officer report

What neighbours said

Two neighbours continued to raise concerns about loss of light and outlook after the amended plans were consulted on.

“After further consultation with the neighbours following receipt of amended plans two neighbouring occupiers still raised material planning issues including the issue of loss of light and outlook.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A resident spoke against the application and another speaker addressed the committee in support.

Committee discussion

The committee considered the report, and the planning officer and head of planning answered members’ questions.

“The report was considered by Committee, and the Planning Officer and Head of Planning responded to questions asked.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillor Butt moved the recommendation and Councillor Potter seconded it.

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

Minutes

The decision

The committee granted planning permission subject to conditions on materials and side windows.

“Resolved: That Planning Application 24/01163/FUL be granted subject to following conditions: • Materials • No side windows to be installed without planning permission…”

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