Agenda item

Two storey rear extension, single storey front extension, conversion of basement to habitable space and raising of roof to allow for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer, 2 front rooflights and 6 side rooflights.

Two storey rear extension, single storey front extension, conversion of

basement to habitable space and raising of roof to allow for conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer, 2 front rooflights and 6 side rooflights.

The application site was located on the south-east side of Bridle Road and comprised of a two storey detached house set back from the main highway with a long rear garden. The house had a hipped roof and a front projecting gable with bay windows and a pitched roof canopy over the front entrance.

There was an integral garage and the property had 5 bedrooms. To the rear of the property was a raised terraced with railings and steps leading down to the garden. The application proposed of a two storey rear/side extension with part-single storey rear extension, single storey front extension, loft conversion including raising the height of the roof and rear dormer window and roof lights. A basement area was proposed under the existing rear extension and proposed rear extension.

The proposed two-storey rear extension would wrap around to the side of the property and measure 3m deep and the full width of the property. The two storey side extension would be 3m wide and no closer to the side boundary than the existing house and an overall depth of 6m where it wrapped around to the two storey rear extension. The ground floor rear extension would extend 1.6m deep off the proposed 3m deep two storey rear extension. The single storey rear extension would have a hipped roof 3.75m high and 3m at the eaves. This extension would serve a reception room.

The existing front canopy entrance would be removed and replaced with a front extension measuring 3.35m high with a pitched roof, 2.45m at the eaves, 1.80m deep and 5.55m wide. This extension would extend the existing garage and porch. The basement extension would have a floorspace of 89sq.m and would be accessed through an external door to the rear of the property.

The existing ridge height of the roof would be increased by 1.15m to allow for conversion of the loft space. The proposed roof would have a hipped roof with a rear dormer window and velux windows to the sides and front elevations. The rear dormer window would be 2.50m wide, 2.45m high with a pitched roof and 3.25m deep. The proposed house would create an enlarged reception room on the ground floor, an additional bedroom and enlarged bedroom, both with en-suites on the first floor and two additional bedrooms in the roofspace. The materials would match the existing house.

Members discussed the application and confirmed with officers what properties were either side of the proposed application. On one side was a bungalow and on the other side was a two-storey property. The street had a variety of roof designs, most of which were two-storey. The height difference between the application and adjoining properties was discussed further.

It was noted that this application was being presented to Committee as a Ward Councillor had requested this.

Members discussed the option of a site visit before determining the application. It was noted that there was no interest from the public with regard to the application and it met all planning requirements.

The recommendation for approval was moved, seconded and on being put to the vote was agreed by a majority. 5 Members voted in favour and 2 Members, Councillors’ Graham and Dhillon abstained.

Resolved –

That the application be approved as per the agenda.