Agenda item

Erection of a part two storey part single storey front and side extensions following demolition of garage and conservatory.

Erection of part two storey part single storey front and side extensions following demolition of garage and conservatory.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 12 September 2015 which had been attended by Councillors Angell, Mrs Angell, D Birch, Brossard, Dudley, Mrs Hayes, Hill, Mrs Ingham, Mrs Mattick, Mrs McKenzie, Ms Peacey, Mrs Phillips, Thompson and Turrell.

The Committee noted:

• The supplementary report of the Head of Planning tabled at the meeting.
• Bracknell Town Council had expressed reservations regarding the height of the proposed extensions and the proximity of the side and rear extensions to the boundary with 8 Flint Grove, however it did not raise an overall objection.
• Four objections had been received from the occupants of neighbouring properties, summarised as follows:

- The proposal would be out of character with the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including its front projection, and would result in a terracing impact.

- The proposal would result in an adverse loss of light and overlooking impact to the occupants of 8 Flint Grove

- There are concerns over the long-term stability of the proposed extensions in relation to the adjoining dwelling of 8 Flint Grove

- The proposal would provide the potential for the dwelling to be converted into a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

- The proposal may result in long-term problems relating to surface water drainage and sewerage capacity.

- The proposal would be out of character with the surrounding area.

- The amended plans do not address concerns that the proposal would result in an adverse impact on the character of the surrounding area, including by forming a terracing impact, and would result in an adverse overlooking impact on the occupants of 8 Flint Grove.

RESOLVED that the application be APPROVED subject to the following conditions:-

01.     The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.               

02.    The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 26 August 2015:

         FG/07/03 Rev. A 'Proposed' [Plans & Elevations]

         FG/07/04 Rev. A 'Location & Block Plan'

03.     The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall be of similar appearance to those of the existing dwelling.       

04.     Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any order revoking and re-enacting that order with or without modification), no windows at ground floor level or above shall be installed on the north-facing side elevation of the development hereby permitted, with the exception of the roof lantern shown on the approved plans.

05.     The 1no. window serving the bathroom on the first floor of the front extension hereby permitted shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass (or equivalent). It shall at all times be fixed with the exception of a top hung openable fanlight. Any replacement windows shall be glazed and fixed to this standard, and retained as such.