Planning Applications - Runnymede Borough Council

RU.03/0270 Date reg: 12/03/2003 Ward NEW HAW
LOCATION:
PROPOSAL:
TYPE:
APPLICANT:
4 GRANGE ROAD, NEW HAW
ERECTION OF TWO STORY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
FULL PLANNING PERMISSION
Mr M. Groves
Local Plan:
Policies relevant to the consideration of this application are:
Second Alteration, April 2001: BE2 and HO9.
1. Site
1.1 The application site is occupied by a two-storey semi-detached dwelling
situated at the eastern side of the carriageway of Grange Road. The
property is surrounded by a number of residential properties and is within
the urban area of New Haw.
2. History
2.1 CHE.16918 Erection of a garage. Building Regulations Only. Granted
20/08/1963.
3. Application
3.1 The applicant has applied for full planning permission for the erection of a
two storey side and rear extension which is 8.65 metres deep at ground
floor level, reducing to 8.0 metres at first floor level, by 2.5 metres wide and
has a hipped roof with a ridge height of 8.0 metres. The development would
be constructed and finished in materials to match the existing property.
4. Consultations
4.1 The application has been advertised on the Council’s weekly list and six
letters have been sent to neighbouring properties.
4.2 One letter of representation have been received and their concerns are
summarised below:
• significant reduction in the amount of daylight to a ground floor room of
No.6 Grange Road;
• further reduction in the amount of daylight to the garden due to the
presence of a tall fir tree;
• first floor bedroom rear bedroom window would overlook the rear garden
of No.6 Grange Road resulting in a loss of seclusion and privacy; and,
• approval would set a precedent in favour of large extensions.