2240998
Permission and retention and completion of works to existing bungalow, consisting of the following works currently under construction ; 1) alterations to front boundary wall to provide wider vehicular gated entrance to serve existing dwelling, 2) minor alterations to west, east and south facing elevations, 3) the instillation of 5 no. roof lights (including 1 no. balcony type to the rear of the property), 4) the construction of single-storey flat-roof extension to rear of existing dwelling, and 5) all associated completed and ongoing site works.
Core Planning Reasoning
The development, involving the retention and completion of house improvements, is considered to be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would not seriously injure the residential amenities of nearby properties or create traffic safety issues, provided that conditions regarding roof lights and the use of the flat roof are adhered to.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 33 sq.m. extension's height of 3.62 metres is considered modest and required to meet internal ceiling height standards, and it does not result in significant overbearance or overshadowing of the appellant's property.
- Potential privacy concerns related to a balcony-type roof light and the possible use of the flat roof as an amenity space are mitigated by conditions requiring the replacement of the window with a standard roof light and prohibiting roof-top recreational use.
- The 4.01-metre wide vehicular entrance, though exceeding the standard 3-metre recommendation, is acceptable as it does not exceed 50% of the site frontage and is consistent with the established character and a prior board decision for the adjoining property.