Rear extension and outbuilding at 7 Richmond Avenue, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension, replacement outbuilding and Juliet balcony.

“Planning application no. 25/00805/FUL Site 7 Richmond Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BJ. Proposal Single storey rear extension, demolition of existing 1no. outbuilding, and the erection of 1no. new outbuilding. Installation of a Juliet balcony in first floor rear elevation.”

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Grant with conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 7 Richmond Avenue is a spacious, 3 bed, detached dwelling with a substantial rear garden. Application details 3.1 The application proposal is for a single storey rear extension, demolition of existing 1no. outbuilding, and the erection of 1no. new outbuilding. Installation of a Juliet balcony in first floor rear elevation.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval with conditions, including matching materials, no extra side openings and domestic use of the outbuilding.

“Detail recommendation 10.1 Grant with conditions including: • The external materials used in the development shall match those of the existing building in size, colour, form and texture. • Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking, replacing and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no additional windows or other form of openings shall be introduced into the…”

Officer report

What people raised

Two objections concerned the extension’s scale and mass, neighbour amenity, trees and wildlife.

“Publicity 5.1 Two objections received concerning the single storey rear extension summarised as follows: • Scale and mass • Neighbour amenity • Trees • Wildlife…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker addressed the committee against the application, and the applicant spoke in support.

Committee discussion

The planning officer said the proposal was acceptable and that underground pipes were a Building Control matter; members noted the amendments.

“The Planning Officer responded to questions asked and explained that each application was considered on its own merits, and the proposed development was acceptable. She further stated that concerns regarding underground pipes was a matter for Building Control, not a planning consideration.”

“Councillor Alan Butt acknowledged that amendments had been made by the Applicant to reduce the impact on neighbouring properties and moved the recommendations within the report. Councillor Rita Potter seconded the recommendations.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee granted permission subject to conditions controlling materials, side openings and the outbuilding’s use.

“Resolved: That planning application 25/00805/FUL be granted subject to conditions including: • The external materials used in the development shall match those of the existing building in size, colour, form and texture.”

Minutes