Side and rear extensions at 8 Lambert Rd, Wolverhampton

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey side extension, garage conversion and single-storey rear extension, with the rear extension reduced during the application.

“Planning application no. 25/01257/FUL Site 8 Lambert Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RF Proposal Proposed single storey side extension, garage conversion, and single storey rear extension.”

“Application details 3.1 The application proposal is for single storey side extension, garage conversion, and single storey rear extension. Single-storey side extension which measures 4.48m wide(front), 2.15m wide(rear) by 6.90m deep and 2.80m high, with a 0.30 m setback from the boundary line.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a four-bedroom semi-detached home with existing extensions, parking for at least three cars and a rear garden.

“Summary recommendation 1.1 Grant with conditions 2.0 Application site 2.1 8 Lambert Road is 4 four-bedroom semi-detached residential dwelling, which has previously been extended with two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and porch to front elevation. The frontage has off-streetcar parking provision for at least 3 cars behind a low brick boundary wall. The rear garden has a maximum length of 20 m and is 12 m wide.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the amended proposal would respect the existing home, fit the street and avoid significant harm to neighbours or highway safety.

“Following amendments, the proposal would respect the design of the existing dwelling and established character of Lambert Road and would integrate appropriately within this area.”

“The proposed single storey side extension, garage conversion, and single storey rear extension is like the previous granted proposal. The impact of this extension has no significant harm coming to neighbouring windows. Whilst the development would be visible within the neighbour’s garden, this harm would not detrimentally affect their overall amenities and would not justify a reason for refusal.”

Officer report

Objections and consultations

One objection raised concerns about light, garden views, the boundary, street character, scale and a terracing effect; no consultees were required.

“One objection has been received on the following material grounds: • Loss of light, impact on views of garden • Boundary Dispute • Character of the street scene and scale • Concerns about “terracing effect” 6.2 Objections made also include the following non-material planning considerations: • Reduction in property value • Personal circumstances - there is a disabled person in the neighbouring property, 6 Lambert Road.”

“This report is PUBLIC [NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED]”

Officer report

Who spoke

The assistant planning officer outlined the report, and a speaker addressed the committee in opposition to the application.

What members discussed

The committee noted that the proposed build was single-storey and unlikely to affect light or the garden view, and the planning officer answered questions.

“The Planning Officer responded to questions asked.”

“It was noted that the proposed build was single-storey and would be unlikely to impact light or garden view. Councillor Alan Butt moved the recommendations within the report and Councillor Rita Potter seconded the recommendations.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee granted the application subject to conditions, including matching the existing building’s external materials in size, colour, form and texture.

“Resolved: That planning application 25/01257/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