Agenda item

Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension, single storey side extension and raising and extension of roof to create additional habitable roofspace (Resubmission).

Recommendation: Approval

45 Wieland Road, Northwood - 41908/APP/2015/3822

Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension, single storey side extension and raising and extension of roof to create additional habitable roof space (Resubmission).

Officers introduced the report and highlighted the changes set out in the addendum.

It was noted that the application site was in the Gatehill Farm Estate which was part of the green belt. The application is for the erection of a part two storey, part single storey side / rear extension, a single storey side extension and the raising and extension of the roof to create additional habitual roofspace.

The main issues for consideration in determining this application was to relate to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the original dwelling, the impact on the visual amenities of the surrounding area, the impact on residential amenity of the neighbouring dwellings and provision of acceptable residential amenity for the application property. The existing dwelling has a single storey flat roofed extension (a garage conversion) on the north western side elevation. It was proposed to replace this with a two storey side extension which measures 2.45m wide by 12.6m deep which included a 3m deep projection beyond the rear elevation. The two storey element then continued across the whole of the rear elevation.

This also included alterations to the roof, increasing the height from 8.6m to 9.5m and incorporating a rear dormer window measuring 2.85m wide by 3.6m deep with a gable end roof detail of 2.65m high. On the south eastern side elevation it was proposed to erect a single storey side extension set back from the front elevation by 5.85m and measuring 2.6m wide by 8.35m in depth including a 4m projection beyond the rear elevation. A 1m deep single storey element then extends across the whole of the rear elevation behind the proposed two storey side and rear extension. The side extension has a flat roof detail with a parapet edge, which measured 3m in height (3.1m including the parapet) and returned along the rear extension.

The Applicant raised the following points:

·         The Applicant spoke to Members and informed them that they had moved to Northwood to be close to family and friends and had planned to make a long term home.

·         The Applicant had spoken to local residents and 46 people, majority of who lived on the Gatehill Estate had signed a petition in support of the application. The proposed change would be made to ensure that the house was more energy efficient, space efficient and enhance the character of the house. Before the application was made the Applicant showed it to neighbours and the Resident's Association initially all that saw it supported it on the second application one neighbour objected to it.

·         The Applicant has dealt with concerns over fencing and respected privacy. The Applicant has tried to contact Ward Councillors but was unsuccessful.

The Agent raised the following points:

·         The Agent spoke stating that the proposed changes would complement the character of the local area and improve the property.

·         Adjacent properties were not to be overlooked.

·         The extension was not on the boundary and it was agreed that the roof was to be flat not pitched.

·         The property was on a slope and the neighbours had a hedge so it the extension would not be contentious.   

RESOLVED - That the application be approved as per the Officers report, subject to the amendment to condition 5 listed in the tabled addendum.