Agenda item

Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage, conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with rear facing rooflights and installation of window at first floor level to eastern side elevation.

Erection of part single, part two storey rear extension, two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage, conversion of loft to habitable accommodation with rear facing rooflights and installation of window at first floor level to eastern side elevation.

A site visit had been held on Saturday 12 May 2018 which had been attended by Councillors Brossard, Dudley, Mrs Hayes, Mrs Ingham, Mrs Mattick, Mrs Phillips and Thompson.

The Committee noted:

·         The comments of Winkfield Parish Council recommending  refusal  as detailed in the agenda papers.

·         The five objections received.  These were from: 39 and 40 William Sim Wood, 4 Calfridus Way, 28 Chivers Drive (Wokingham) and 15 The Chase (Marlow) and  summarised in the agenda papers

RESOLVED that the application is recommended to 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.

REASON: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

02.  The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the following approved plans and other submitted details:

Site Location Plan and Existing Block Plan, Drawing Number: DWG:1, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed Block Plan and Roof Plan, with Parking Layout, Drawing Number: DWG 30 b, Received 27.04.20187

Proposed Ground Floor Plan, Drawing number: DWG:10, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed First Floor Plan, Drawing number: DWG:11, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed Loft Floor Plan, Drawing number: DWG:12, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed Front Elevation, Drawing number: DWG:20, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed Side Elevation (East), Drawing number: DWG:23 a, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed Rear Elevation, Drawing number: DWG:21 a, Received 19.03.2018

Proposed Side Elevation (West), Drawing number: DWG:22 a, Received 19.03.2018

REASON: To ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority.

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

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

04.  The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the part single storey and two storey rear development hereby permitted shall be as stated in the submitted application form and as confirmed on the approved elevation drawings.

REASON: In the interests of the visual amenities of the area.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20, CSDPD CS7]

05.  The window to be inserted into the eastern elevation of the existing dwelling hereby permitted shall not be glazed at any time other than with a minimum of Pilkington Level 3 obscure glass (or equivalent). The openable part(s) shall at all times be no less than 1.7 metres above internal floor level of the room in which the window will be inserted.

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring properties.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

06.  Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any Order revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no additional windows, similar openings or enlargement thereof shall be constructed in the eastern and western (flank) elevations of the development hereby permitted at first floor level and above, except for any which may be shown on the approved drawing(s).

REASON: To prevent the overlooking of neighbouring property.

[Relevant Policies: BFBLP EN20]

07.  The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until the associated vehicle parking has been surfaced with a permeable material in accordance with the approved drawing. The spaces shall thereafter be kept available for parking at all times.

              REASON: To ensure that the development is provided with adequate car parking to prevent the likelihood of on-street car parking which would be a danger to other road users.

              [Relevant Policies: BFBLP M9, Core Strategy DPD CS23]