Agenda item

Single storey extension to side and rear of property. Extension to have a wheelchair accessible bedroom and shower room, connected onto existing ground floor of property with wheelchair access onto entire ground floor and access to front and garden.

The Conservation and Planning Officer, Stefan Galyas, introduced a report which recommended that the application for single storey side and rear extensions to two-storey semi-detached dwelling be approved, subject to conditions. It was noted that the proposals included a wheelchair accessible bedroom and shower room connecting to the existing ground floor. Key details were stated to include the principal of development, visual impact and impact on residential amenity.

Members of the Committee then had the opportunity to ask technical questions of the officer. It was confirmed that it would be possible to condition a potential additional first floor extension under permitted development.

There was no public participation but the unitary division member, Cllr Jacqui Lay, spoke on the application.

So the Committee had something to debate, Cllr Lay, seconded by Cllr Gavin Grant, proposed that the application be granted in line with officer recommendation.

A debate followed where it was confirmed that an informative could be added to advise that the extension should not be demolished when the current resident vacates the property.

Cllr Elizabeth Threlfall proposed an amendment to add a condition to remove permitted development rights for future additional extensions above the proposed single storey extension, which was accepted by Cllr Lay and Cllr Grant.

Following the vote, it was:

RESOLVED: To GRANT permission in accordance with officer recommendation, with the addition of condition withdrawing permitted development rights in respect of building upwards.

1. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

REASON: To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

25189/1 Existing Floor Plan

25189/2B Proposed Floor Plan

25189/3 Existing Proposed Front and Rear Elevations

25189/4 Existing Proposed Side Elevations25189/5 Site Block Plan

SU0987 Site Location Plan

All received 21st April 2023

REASON: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3. The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the

development hereby permitted shall match be as stated on the approved plans,

application form and submitted documentation.

REASON: In the interests of visual amenity and the character and appearance of the area.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting or amending that Order with or without modification), no additional storey shall be added to the single storey extension hereby permitted.

REASON: In the interests of the amenity of the area.

Informatives:

1. Any alterations to the approved plans, brought about by compliance with Building Regulations or any other reason must first be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority before commencement of work.

2. The applicant is requested to note that this permission does not affect any private property rights and therefore does not authorise the carrying out of any work on land outside their control. If such works are required it will be necessary for the applicant to obtain the landowners consent before such works commence.

If you intend carrying out works in the vicinity of the site boundary, you are also advised that it may be expedient to seek your own advice with regard to the requirements of the Party Wall Act 1996.

3. The applicant should note that the grant of planning permission does not include any separate permission which may be needed to erect a structure in the vicinity of a public sewer. Such permission should be sought direct from Thames Water Utilities Ltd / Wessex Water Services Ltd. Buildings are not normally allowed within 3.0 metres of a Public Sewer although this may vary depending on the size, depth, strategic importance, available access and the ground conditions appertaining to the sewer in question.

4. The applicant is advised that the development hereby approved may represent chargeable development under the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (as amended) and Wiltshire Council's CIL Charging Schedule. If the development is determined to be liable for CIL, a Liability Notice will be issued notifying you of the amount of CIL payment due. If an Additional Information Form has not already been submitted, please submit it now so that we can determine the CIL liability. In addition, you may be able to claim exemption or relief, in which case, please submit the relevant form so that we can determine your eligibility. The CIL Commencement Notice and Assumption of Liability must be submitted to Wiltshire Council prior to commencement of development. Should development commence prior to the CIL Liability Notice being issued by the local planning authority, any CIL exemption or relief will not apply and full payment will be required in full and with immediate effect.

Should you require further information or to download the CIL forms please refer to the Council's Website.

5. The applicant is advised that the extension should not be demolished at the time that the current tenant vacates the property.