Agenda item

23/00804/FUL - Erection of an entrance porch to front elevation and conversion of loft into habitable space with an increase in ridge roof height, pitched dormer extension to rear and installation of roof lights.

(In making its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), the views of the Council’s Highway Development Control Section, four letters of objection, a general representation comment and one further comment received on the amended proposals.)

RESOLVED – That Planning Permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

1.      Time Limit

The development hereby permitted shall be commenced not later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON - To accord with the provisions of Section 91(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 (as amended).

2.      Approved Plans

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans as detailed below:

Plan Reference Number                         Date

L023030 – 001                             14 August 2023

L023030 – 101                             14 August 2023

L023030 – 003                             14 August 2023

L023030 – 004 REV B                 15 November 2023

L023030 – 005 REV B                 19 December 2023

REASON - To ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the planning permission.

3.      Materials

The materials used in the construction of the external walls and roof of the development hereby approved, shall match those within the existing main dwelling.

REASON - In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory form of development.

4.      Obscurely Glazed and Non-Opening Window

The hereby approved rear dormer window demonstrated on drawing L023030 – 005 REV B (dated 19th December 2023) to be located to the east / rear of the host dwelling, shall have obscure glazing to a minimum level 4 and shall be non-opening. The obscurely glazed and non-opening windows shall be installed prior to the occupation of the loft conversion and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

REASON - In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring properties.

5.      Obscurely Glazed Roof Light

The hereby approved rear / eastern Velux roof light as demonstrated on drawing L023030 – 005 REV B (dated 19th December 2023) of the development, shall be obscurely glazed to a minimum level 4. The obscurely glazed window shall be installed prior to the occupation of the loft conversion and shall be retained for the lifetime of the development.

REASON - In the interests of the amenity of the neighbouring properties.