House extensions and garage at The Stables, Burton, Wrexham

What was proposed

The application proposed a three-bay detached garage, front porch, link extension, two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.

“Description of Development ESTYNIAD DAU LAWR AR YR OCHR AC ESTYNIAD UN LLAWR YN Y CEFN, ADEILADU PORTSH BLAEN, NEWID Y GAREJ BRESENNOL YN YSTAFELL HAMDDEN GYDA CHORIDOR CYSWLLT, AC ADEILADU GAREJ 3 BAE AR WAHÂN / TWO STOREY SIDE AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSIONS, ERECTION OF FRONT PORCH, CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO LEISURE ROOM WITH LINK CORRIDOR AND ERECTION OF DETACHED 3 BAY GARAGE”

“Proposal The application seeks planning permission for the erection of: • A detached 3 bay garage. • A porch to the front of the existing dwelling. • A link extension between the existing dwelling and the existing detached garage. • A two-storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the development would respect the dwelling, rural landscape and neighbouring amenity, subject to conditions.

“The site is located outside of a defined settlement. The proposed development would increase the size of the dwelling by approximately 21%, which is less than the one third increase recommended in LPGN 13: Housing in the Countryside. In addition, the extensions would be subservient to the existing dwelling so would not detract from the surrounding rural landscape.”

“Impact on Neighbouring Amenity The separation distances between the proposed development and neighbouring properties are sufficient to ensure the development would not give rise to loss of privacy, loss of light, or be overbearing. Having regard to the above, the development therefore accords with policy GDP1.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The community council objected, the conservation officer raised no objection, and no responses were received from notified neighbours.

“Rossett Community Council: Objects and expresses the following concerns: the proposed development will impact on the character and appearance of the area and nearby properties.”

“Conservation Officer: No objection and comments that:”

Officer report

Who spoke

A supporter spoke in favour of the application, while the officer presented the proposal and displayed site plans.

Members’ discussion

Members considered that the design complemented the original building, separation from neighbours was adequate, and the landscaped site caused no wider harm.

“Members were advised that the proposed design complemented the original building and provided adequate separation from neighbouring properties. The site was well landscaped and set back from the highway and didn’t have a detrimental impact on the wider area.”

Minutes

The decision

Members resolved to grant permission in accordance with the officer recommendation.

“RESOLVED – That permission be granted in accordance with the Officer recommendation.”

Minutes