Agenda item

24/00219/FUL - Erection of part single storey, part two storey rear extension incorporating alterations to the existing ground floor side extension including new pitched roof, together with the formation of 2 no. car parking spaces within front boundary (re-submission).

(In making its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), the views of the Council’s Highway Officer, and four objections received).

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

1. A3 Implementation Limit (3 years)

2. The materials used in the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

REASON - In the interests of maintaining the visual amenity of the development in accordance with the requirements of Policy DC1 of the Darlington Borough Local Plan 2016-2036.

3. Prior to occupation of the extension, a lawful means of vehicle access should be provided in the form of a dropped pavement crossing, to be constructed as part of a Section 184 Agreement issued by the Highways Authority.

REASON - In the interests of highway safety.

4. No part of the proposed extension shall be occupied until the related parking facilities have been constructed in accordance with the details approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Once created these areas must be maintained clear of any obstruction and retained for their intended purpose at all times.

REASON - To provide for adequate and satisfactory provision of off-street accommodation for vehicles in the interest of safety and the general amenity of the development.

5. In order to ensure that no loose material is pulled onto the highway the first 1m of the drive within the property is constructed in a sealed material (i.e. not loose gravel)

REASON - In the interests of highway safety.

6. No additional flank windows or other glazed openings shall be formed in the eastern walls of the extension hereby approved without the prior written consent of the Local Planning Authority.

REASON - To protect the amenities of the neighbouring residential property against increased overlooking with resultant loss of privacy.

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

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 01 – Existing Ground Floor Plan

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 02 – Existing First Floor Plan

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 03 – Existing Gable Elevation

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 04 – Existing Front and Rear Elevation

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 05 – Proposed Ground Floor Plan

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 06 – Proposed First Floor Plan

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 07 – Proposed Front Elevation

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 08 – Proposed Rear Elevation

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 09 – Proposed able and Boundary Return Elevation

·       Drg. No. 23.124- 10 – Proposed Block Plan

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