Agenda item

21/00964/FUL - Erection of a porch with new stepped access to the front elevation, the demolition of the existing detached garage and the erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating the insertion of 2 no. Roof-Lights, conversion of the existing loft into a habitable space incorporating the insertion of a  hip to gable roof extension with extended rear dormer and the formation of additional blocked paved parking area to front of property and associated internal alterations (amended description 14.10.2021).

(In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the Planning Officer’s report (previously circulated), three letters of objection received, and the views of one objector, whom the Committee heard).

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

1.      A3 Implementation Limit (Three Years).

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.

2.      The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the external materials/finishes as set out in the application, unless otherwise agreed, in writing, with the Local Planning Authority.

REASON - To ensure that the external appearance of the development is of an appropriate design in accordance with Saved Policy H12 (Alterations and extensions to existing dwellings) of the Borough of Darlington Local Plan 1997 (Alterations 2001).

3.      PL00 Approved Plans.

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

•            Dwg No. 2021/152/F1 - Existing and Proposed Layout.

•            Dwg No. 2021/152/F2 - Block Plan.

•            Dwg No. 2021/152/F2 REV A - Block Plan Indicating Trees.

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

4.      D1 - Obscure Glazing

The window formed in the north elevation serving the stairwell and the window formed in the east elevation serving the shower room shall be obscure glazed, (hinged to open inwards) and shall not be repaired or replaced other than with obscured glazing.

REASON - To prevent overlooking of the nearby premises.