One replacement dwelling at Clee View, Perton Road, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The proposal would demolish the existing dwelling and build a five-bedroom dwelling with an attached garage, using the existing access and front driveway.

“Application details 3.1 The application is to demolish the existing dwelling and erect a five-bed dwelling with attached garage in the same location. The original house is 283 square metres and the proposed dwelling is 785 square metres giving an increase in size by 502 square metres. The property would continue to be served by a large front driveway, served by the existing access point.”

Officer report

The site

The site contains a large detached four-bedroom property in a residential area with varied dwelling sizes and designs.

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Approve with conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 The application property is a four-bedroom detached property with a large play room that could be used as a fifth bedroom, with a brick finish and tiled roof situated in a residential area, comprising of plot sizes and dwellings in a variety of sizes and design. The plot size is 0.21 hectares.”

“The property is a large detached dwelling which sits on a 0.24 hectares plot perpendicular to the host property.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding the dwelling appropriate in design, scale and appearance, with no significant effects on character, privacy, outlook, light or parking.

“Access and Parking 12.1 There is a parking available on the site frontage for at least 5-6 cars, and the existing access is utilised, and therefore the proposal does not raise any highway safety concerns. Conclusion 13.1 The proposed dwelling 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 associated policy.”

Officer report

Objections and changes

Eight objections raised concerns about scale, bulk, privacy, overlooking, spacing, character and the demolition, while the design was amended after discussions.

“– Residential development 4.4 Tettenhall Neighbourhood Plan 5.0 Publicity 5.1 Direct notification was carried out to eight neighbouring properties and eight letters of objection were received including a Ward Councillor The following material planning issues were raised: • Scale, mass and bulk • Over sized duality • Loss of privacy • Overlooking • Spacing between buildings, domestic gardens, informal green and open spaces • Demolition of Clee View • Building line • Plot…”

Officer report

Effects on neighbours

Officers considered separation distances, reduced windows, roof changes and removal of the canopy would prevent material harm to neighbouring properties.

“There is a separation distance of between 6.4 m from the flank wall of 3 Perton Road to the two storey elevation of the new property and windows have been reduced in number from the west side elevation to prevent overlooking. The bay window to the front has been reduced in size to reduce any loss of privacy to the neighbouring property.”

“With the removal of the proposed rear canopy, the new dwelling has the same rear building line as the neighbouring properties and would cause no significant loss of outlook, sunlight or privacy.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A planning officer outlined the proposal, and Councillor Jonathan Crofts addressed the committee in opposition.

Committee discussion

The planning officer answered members’ questions and explained that the proposals were acceptable before members moved and seconded the recommendation.

“The Planning Officer responded to questions asked and explained that the proposals were acceptable.”

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

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted the application subject to conditions covering materials, levels, windows, balconies, permitted development rights, construction hours, surfacing, landscaping and boundaries.

“Resolved: That planning application 24/01210/FUL be granted subject to the following conditions: • Materials • Levels • No extra window to be installed without planning permission • No balconies • PD rights removed: extension (Class A) and roof (Class B and C) • Hours of construction work • Materials of hard surfacing (rear garden and front parking area) • Landscaping scheme • Boundary treatment…”

Minutes