Meeting documents

2001/627/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

Date Received:     17/04/01     Decide by Date:     11/06/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR & MRS G LINDSAY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Mineral Consultation Area

PLANNING HISTORY

89/1019/CH     Permission for erection of 7 detached houses with associated garages, estate roads, highway and landscaping works.

94/0203/CH     Permission for crown thinning of two oaks.

96/0791/CH     Permission for crown reduction and reshaping of an oak and crown thinning of two oaks.

00/1629/CH     Permission refused for two-storey side extension.

THE APPLICATION

It is proposed to construct a two-storey/single storey side extension. The two-storey element would measure 4m wide by 4.8m deep and would have a ridge running in parallel with the main ridge at a height of approximately 7.2m to the apex with a hip to the side elevation. The single storey element would be triangular in footprint with the hypotenuse linking the southern elevation of the existing dwelling and the eastern elevation of the proposed two-storey extension. This is a re-submission following a previous refusal.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

CONSULTATIONS

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser – The proposed extension would be fairly close to a large TPO cedar in adjacent property. A retaining wall with a radius of about 4m protecting roots of the tree on sector closest to the house to be retained. The roots of the tree should not be affected, may result in possible minor trimming of branches. No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H14, H15, H16, TW3, TW4, TR2, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within a residential area where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local policies.

2.     The style and design of the proposed extension is considered acceptable in terms of relating to the existing dwelling and there will be no adverse visual impact upon neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would not appear obtrusive or overbearing when viewed from any nearby dwellings. There should be no loss of day and sunlight to neighbouring properties.

3.     The proposed extension would be in an area, which is currently utilised as a patio area; the rear garden is at a higher level than the patio. The previous application proposed a much deeper two storey extension which involved the area of the garden adjacent to the proposed south-east corner of the extension being removed and a new retaining wall built further back into the site. The removal of this area of raised garden and the new position of the retaining wall was considered likely to intrude into the root system of an adjacent cedar tree, protected by a Tree Preservation Order. It was considered that this intrusion would likely affect its future health. It was also considered that due to the proximity of the canopy of the tree to the windows in the rear of the proposed extension, future requests for works to the tree would be made to allow more light into the rooms. This would detract from the amenity value of the tree and the proposal was therefore refused on these grounds.

4.     The current proposal is for a two-storey extension significantly reduced in depth from that previously refused reducing to a triangular single storey at the point closest to the retaining wall. The rear elevation of the proposed two-storey element would be much further away from the cedar than was the case with the previous refusal, in addition the retaining wall would not be removed as part of this scheme and the extension should not impact on the trees root system. It is considered therefore that the revised scheme overcomes the previous objections.

5.     Three vehicles could be parked within the curtilage of the property. No objection under Policy TR16.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C174A No additional windows in first floor of southern elevation of extension.

(3) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/630/CH

Case Officer:      James Chatfield

Date Received:     17/04/01     Decide by Date:     11/06/01

Parish:     Seer Green     Ward:     Seer Green & Jordans

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MERYL HOMES LIMITED

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Class C Road

North Thames Gas pipeline

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

00/1230/CH     Redevelopment to provide replacement house with attached double garage. Approved and implemented.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring resident stating no objection but are concerned about the problems of visibility with any associated fences.

CONSULTATIONS

District Engineer (Highways): No objection subject to conditions.

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser: Regret loss of field maple but no objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC3, TR2.

ISSUES

1     The proposed access will not have an adverse effect on highway safety nor on the character of the area. No objection is raised.

2     No objection is raised to the proposed loss of trees on the site. It should be noted that a landscape condition is considered reasonable to ensure that the existing access area is replanted.

3     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C406 Landscaping Scheme to be Submitted

(3) C407 Landscaping Scheme to be Implemented

(4) C452 Garaging/Parking as specified on plan no. 1011/LP/03 received on 17/4/01

(5) C505 Access Layout - Adopted Road : New Access Only

(6) C542 Gradient of Access not to exceed 1:20 for first 5m, & 1:10 thereafter

(7) C552 Closure of Access in one month; reinstate verge after consulting Div Survyr

(8) C561 Surface Water

(9) C571 Turning Space as on Plan Approved

(1) INFORMATIVE: the visibility at the new access could be improved by trimming the hedge along the whole site frontage.

(2) INFORMATIVE - I253 Need to obtain licence from Local Highway Authority to carry out work       

2001/636/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     17/04/01     Decide by Date:     11/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR J SHARPE

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Within 500m of Heritage Woodland (all SINCS) TW5 & TW6

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

within 500m of a SINC - NC1

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/1049/60  Extension.  Permitted and implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Application is for proposed works to a Grade II Listed Building.  The works comprise of a single storey rear extension, which essentially infils around an existing single storey rear projection.  The extension projects 6.6m from the main rear elevation of the property, and measures 10m wide, with a double pitched roof measuring a maximum of 5.2m high.  A pitched roof, measuring 3.45m high will replace a flat roof over an existing side projection, and a front porch canopy measuring 2.9m high is also proposed.  A new door and an alteration to an existing window is included as part of the application.

The floorspace of the original dwelling measures 70.75sq m.  A previous extension increased the floorspace of the dwelling by 21.8sq m, representing a 30% increase in the floorspace over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling.  The net increase of the current proposal is 45.5 q m, representing a cumulative increase in the floorspace of 67.3sq m, or a net increase of 95% over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

CONSULTATIONS

District Historic Buildings Officer:  No objections (see application 01/0697/CH for full comment).

Buckinghamshire County Council – Archaeological Officer: No objections subject to one condition.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011: Policies HE1

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2. GC3, GB2, GB13, LSQ1, LB1, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located in the open Green Belt whereby domestic extensions may be permissible provided they are subordinate in both size and scale to the original dwelling, are not intrusive in the landscape and maintain the openness of the Green Belt location.  The site is also within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2.     The floorspace of the original dwelling measures 70.75sq m.  A previous extension increased the floorspace of the dwelling by 21.8sq m, representing a 30% increase in the floorspace over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling.  The net increase of the current proposal is 45.5 q m, representing a cumulative increase in the floorspace of 67.3sq m, or a net increase of 95% over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling. The cumulative effect of the extensions is neither small scale nor subordinate to the original dwelling.  Notwithstanding the extension is confined to the rear of the property and is an infil extension, it is considered that the proposal adds considerable bulk to the property, especially in terms of the length which continues past the rear elevation of the existing rear projection.  It is therefore considered that an extension of this size would detract from the character of the original building, and as such the proposed development is contrary to Policy GB13(a) of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1997.

3.     The proposed extension runs parallel with an extension to the neighbouring property, which has no facing flank elevation windows.  There will be no adverse impact on the surrounding properties, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

4.     The design of the proposed extension is considered acceptable in relation to the existing dwelling, and will not have an adverse impact from a Listed Building perspective.  The extension is located to the rear of the property, and will be largely screened from Potter Row by an extension to the adjoining cottage.  When viewed from the front elevation, only part of the pitched roof will be visible.  It is not considered that the proposed extension will be detrimental to either the street scene or the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in relation to Policies LB1, H15 and LSQ1.

5.     Adequate parking space exists within the curtilage of the site to meet the Council’s parking requirements.  No objections raised.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse permission

For the following reasons

(1) Within those parts of the Green Belt which are located outside of existing rows of dwellings or settlements, both of which are defined on the Proposals Map of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1997, it is the Local Planning Authority's general policy to allow domestic extensions which are both subordinate to the size and scale of the original dwelling and which are not intrusive in the landscape.  Notwithstanding that the extension is located to the rear of the property and will not be unduely intruisive in the landscape, it is nevertheless considered that the proposed rear extension would significantly increase the floorspace of the dwelling, altering its character and resulting in a dwelling disproportionately larger than the original.  The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy GB13(a) of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1997.

2001/637/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     17/04/01     Decide by Date:     11/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Application for Listed Building Consent

Applicant:      MR J SHARPE

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Within 500m of Heritage Woodland (all SINCS) TW5 & TW6

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

within 500m of a SINC - NC1

Grade 2 Listed Building

THE APPLICATION

Application is for Listed Building Consent for proposed works to a Grade II Listed Building.  The works comprise of a single storey rear extension, which essentially infils around an existing single storey rear projection.  The extension projects 6.6m from the main rear elevation of the property, and measures 10m wide, with a double pitched roof measuring a maximum of 5.2m high.  A pitched roof, measuring 3.45m high will replace a flat roof over an existing side projection, and a front porch canopy measuring 2.9m high is also proposed.  A new door and an alteration to an existing window is included as part of the application.

CONSULTATIONS

District Historic Buildings Officer: Granary Cottage incorporated the former granary barn of Bury Farm, a small square building with exposed timbers and brick to the walls and a tiled pyramid roof.  Probably of 18th century date it was probably moved to its present position and is now attached to a pair of 20th century farmworker’s cottages, but retains its identity and is now listed grade II.

The present proposal is to alter and extend the 20th century part by adding a small rear extension with a pitched tiled roof and forming a matching roof above the adjoining flat roofed projection.  A new gabled canopy would be placed above the front door.  No alterations would be made to the listed granary itself, and although the new pitched roofs to the rear would increase the bulk of the building the elimination of a flat roof would be beneficial, and given matching tiles there need be no objection from the listed building aspect in my opinion.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011: Policies HE1.

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies LB1.

ISSUES

1.     The application concerns a Grade II Listed Building.  The proposed extensions will not have an adverse effect on the character of the Listed Building.  No objections are raised in terms of Policy HE1 of the Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan, 1991, or Policy LB1 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1997.

2.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional consent

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C141 Listed Building Consent - Time Limit

(2) C142 Listed Building Consent - List of Works

(3) C435 Listed Building Materials - Affecting Exterior

(4) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(5) This permission shall relate to the submitted application form and plans as subsequently amended by the plans received by the Local Planning Authority on 01/05/01 .

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt as to what is permitted and because you have so agreed in writing.

(1) INFORMATIVE - Notwithstanding this grant of Listed Building Consent you are advised that planning permission will also be required before the development hereby approved can be constructed.

2001/652/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     19/04/01     Decide by Date:     13/06/01

Parish:     The Lee     Ward:     Cholesbury & The Lee

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS M J GREEN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/371/74  Alterations and extensions.  Refused.

CH/1106/75 Alterations and extensions.  Refused.

86/2149/CH  Two storey rear extension.  Permitted and implemented.

89/1112/CH  Single storey rear extension.  Permitted and implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes two storey front extension measuring 4.3m wide x 3.15m deep, with a hipped and pitched roof 6.8m.

Previous extensions have added 40.2sq m to the original floorspace of 174sq m, representing a 23% increase in the floorspace over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling.  The net increase in floorspace of the current proposal is 26.6sq m, which represents a cumulative increase in the floorspace of 65.8sq m, or a net increase of 39% over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling.

CONSULTATIONS

Aylesbury Vale District Council:   No comment.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H11, GB2, GB13, H11, H14, H15, H16, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the open Green Belt where domestic extensions may be permissible provided they are subordinate in both size and scale to the original dwelling, are not intrusive in the landscape and maintain the openness of the green belt location.  The site is also located within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

2.     The dwelling has already been extended by 40.2sq m, an increase in floorspace over and above the original floorspace, of 23%.  The effect of the current proposal would be to increase the net floorspace by a further 26.6sq m, representing a total increase of 39%.  As such, the proposed extension is considered to be small scale and subordinate to the original dwelling, and no objections are raised in relation to Policies GB13(a) of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1997.

3.     The proposed extension is located to the front of the property, however the property is set back from the road and there is adequate screening along the front boundary.  The extension is designed so as to match the appearance of the existing front gable.  The proposed extension will not be visually intrusive, and will have no adverse impact on either the openness of the Green Belt or the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in terms of Policies GB2, GB13(b), LSQ1 and H15.

4.     There will be no adverse impact on the neighbouring properties, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

5.     Adequate parking space exists within the curtilage of the site.  No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/653/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     19/04/01     Decide by Date:     13/06/01

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS KERLEY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

2000/0943/CH: 2 detached houses each with integral double garage served by new private drive (rear of 58 and 60 Howe Drive) – Conditional permission – Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the erection of a single storey flat roofed rear extension 3.4m x 3.0m at the rear of the garage and adjoining the rear corner of the house.  The roof is the same height as the garage roof  (2.8m).

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11, TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     There is no objection in principle to the extension of this property, subject to compliance with relevant local plan policies.  The small infill at the rear of the dwelling between the garage, the boundary and the kitchen will only be visible from the rear garden of the application dwelling.  The neighbours’ car port and garage and the house itself shield it from view from both sides.  The proposal has no implications in highway terms or with regard to parking provision on the site and does not conflict with any relevant policies.  No objections raised.

2.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/654/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     19/04/01     Decide by Date:     13/06/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      CLARKS INTERNATIONAL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Shopping area - Principal Shopping Frontage

Shopping Area PSF - Prop Alts - (all PSF deleted)

Class B Road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/212/50     Extension, unconditional permission.

AM/228/52     Extension of shop premises, unconditional permission.

CH/1387/79     Ground floor and first floor extensions and alterations, refused.

CH/756/80     Extension and new shop-front, conditional permission granted.

CH/907/81     Illuminated fascia sign, conditional consent.

88/1636/CH     Internally illuminated projecting box sign and fascia signs.

01/655/CH     Internally illuminated fascia and projecting signs, yet to be determined.

THE APPLICATION

The proposed shop-front would be constructed in light bronze aluminium.  The doorway would be recessed 1.1m behind the main frontage of the shop.  Whereas at present access to the flat above is from a doorway in the entrance porch area the current proposal is to have a separate doorway to the right hand side of the shop, this new doorway would also be aluminium to match the main shop-front and would also be sprayed light bronze.  The glass windows on either side of the doors to the shop are to have a stall riser of 0.4m in height.  Each window would be 2.2m in height with the left hand window at 1.15m in width and the right hand at 1.3m.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approve.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policy GC1, TR11, TR12 & TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, S11, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The proposed shop-front’s design is not considered to detract from the existing varied range of shop-fronts along Sycamore Road, the light bronze aluminium colour is also not considered to be out of character.  No objections are raised under GC1 and S11.

2.     No objections under Policy GC3, the proposed shop-front should not have an adverse impact upon the amenities of the pedestrians and those living in close proximity to the shop.

3.     No objections are raised under TR11, TR12 and TR16.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(1) INFORMATIVE - This permission relates solely to the new shopfront and does not relate to or authorise the installation of the proposed internally illuminated fascia sign and internally illuminated projecting sign that are subject of a separate application (ref. 2001/655/CH)

2001/655/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     19/04/01     Decide by Date:     13/06/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Application under Advertisement Regulations

Applicant:      CLARKS INTERNATIONAL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Shopping area - Principal Shopping Frontage

Shopping Area PSF - Prop Alts - (all PSF deleted)

Class B Road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/212/50     Extension, unconditional permission.

AM/228/52     Extension of shop premises, unconditional permission.

CH/1387/79     Ground floor and first floor extensions and alterations, refused.

CH/756/80     Extension and new shop-front, conditional permission granted.

CH/907/81     Illuminated fascia sign, conditional consent.

88/1636/CH     Internally illuminated projecting box sign and fascia signs.

01/654/CH     New shop-front, yet to be determined.

THE APPLICATION

1.     The proposed fascia sign would be constructed of 80mm deep light bronze aluminium box recessed into the fascia panel with fret cut opal acrylic ‘Clarks’ logo projecting 8mm from the front face.  This fascia sign would be illuminated by three fluorescent tubes.

2.     The projecting sign would project at right angles from the main fascia by 0.66m and would be 0.66m in height, it would be 0.086m in depth.  This sign would also be finished in light bronze aluminium with illumination from two fluorescent tubes.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approve.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policy GC1, A1, A2, A3, TR11, TR12 & TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, S11, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The proposed signage is no considered to raise any objections under Policies A1, A2 and A3.  The signs are considered acceptable in the context of Sycamore Road and would not appear intrusive.

2.     No objections under Policy GC3, the proposed signage would not have an adverse impact upon the amenities of the pedestrians and those living in close proximity to the shop.

3.     No adverse car parking issues arise..

The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional consent

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C118 5 Year Limited Period - Adverts

(2) C261 Standard Advert Conditions

(3) C265 Adverts - intensity of illumination not to exceed 600 Cd/sq. m.

(4) C265 Adverts - projecting box sign intensity of illumination not to exceed 800 Cd/sq. m.

(1) INFORMATIVE- This permission relates solely to the fascia and projecting signs and does not grant permission for the new shopfront which is subject of a separate application (ref. 2001/654/CH)

2001/657/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     18/04/01     Decide by Date:     12/06/01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR MILEHAM

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

92/0296/CH   Single storey front extension and first floor extension over existing garage. Conditional permission – implemented.

96/1032/CH   Rear conservatory. Conditional permission – implemented.

00/1680/CH   Single storey side extension  and detached single garage and store. Conditional permission – not implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a detached single garage at the front of the property. It is to measure 6.5m by 3.5m and 3.75m to the top of the pitched roof. It is to be sited approximately 1.5m from both the front and east side boundaries of the curtilage of the dwelling.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve with a condition that there is adequate screening of the garage from the road and adjacent property.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB5, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H20, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within an Existing Row of Dwellings in the Green Belt where there are no objections to the proposed development, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed garage is modest in size and subordinate in scale to the existing dwellinghouse. It will not impact upon the neighbouring dwellings or the street scene by virtue of the front and side boundary treatments (hedges between three and four metres in height which form a solid visual screen). The siting of the garage is acceptable and it will not have an adverse impact upon the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. No objections are raised to it.

3.     The proposed garage has no implications for the Council’s Adopted Carparking Standards.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) The shiplap boarding to be used in the construction of the garage hereby permitted shall be dark stained in accordance with details which shall previously have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter, the garage shall be maintained as such.

Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the development is not detrimental to the character of the locality.

(4) For a period of five years from the date when the development hereby permitted is first commenced, no part of the hedge on the north east or south east boundaries of the site shall be removed or topped below 3.5 metres above the level of the ground in which it is rooted, without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to maintain, as far as possible, the character of the locality and to ensure that the development does not detract from the street scene.

2001/658/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     18/04/01     Decide by Date:     12/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      V AND J EDWARDS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/741/73: Two storey extension and single storey extension. Conditional permission. Not implemented.

CH/1218/79: Kitchen extension. Permitted development. Implemented.

87/1701/CH: Single storey rear and side extensions incorporating double length garage. Conditional permission. Implemented.

88/1557/CH: First floor rear extension. Conditional permission. Implemented.

97/1639/CH: Alterations, single storey side and rear extension incorporating replacement garage. Conditional permission. Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the siting of an oil tank in the front garden. It would measure 2.3m deep, 1.3m wide and 1.3m high. It would be placed on a 100mm concrete base. It would be sited 1.2m from the south eastern boundary and would be dark green in colour.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter of representation has been received submitting that no objections are raised to the proposal.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3 and LSQ1.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the Green Belt settlement of South Heath and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     Although the oil tank is proposed to be sited at the front of the property, it is not considered that it would be detrimental to the appearance of the street scene having regard that it would be screened on the south western boundary by an evergreen hedge that is in excess of 2m high. Due to the level and height of the screening on the boundaries with the two neighbouring properties, the oil tank would not adversely affect the residential amenity of these properties. No objections under Policies GC1, GC3 and LSQ1.  

3.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) The proposed oil storage tank shall be of a dark green colour, or in a similar dark colour which shall have previously been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the oil tank is not detrimental to the character of the locality.

2001/660/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     19/04/01     Decide by Date:     13/06/01

Parish:     Penn - Winchmore Hill     Ward:     Coleshill & Penn Street

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR M PATTERSON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

O1/601/CH  Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.  Listed building consent.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the demolition of an conservatory and the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5.3m wide x 3.2m deep, with a pitched roof measuring a maximum of 3.05m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

CONSULTATIONS

District Historic Buildings Officer: See 01/0601/CH for comment.  Acceptable from listed building aspect.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011: Policies HE1

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB12, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within a green belt settlement in Winchmore Hill, and also within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  There are no objections to the proposed development in principle subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     There will be no adverse impact on the neighbouring properties, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

3.     The proposed development will not have an adverse impact on either the street scene or the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in relation to Policies H15, GB12 and LSQ1.

4.     The proposed development will not be detrimental to the Listed Building, and no objections are raised in terms of Policy HE1 of the Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011, and Policy LB1 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997.

5.     The floorspace of the dwelling will remain below 120sq m, with no parking space provided within the curtilage of the site.  No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) The bricks and roof tiles to be used in the external construction of the development hereby permitted shall match the size, colour and texture of those of the existing side extension.

Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the enlarged building is not detrimental to the character of the locality.

(3) The weatherboarding to be used in the external construction of the development herby permitted shall be stained black to match the existing side extension.

Reason: To ensure that the external appearance of the enlarged building is not detrimental to the character of the locailty.

2001/664/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     20/04/01     Decide by Date:     14/06/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      PM AND SA DOWN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/159/73: Two storey extension. Conditional permission.

CH/1178/75: Rear extension. Conditional permission.

CH/1018/78: Replacement garage. Conditional permission. Implemented.

CH/1862/80: Two storey extension. Conditional permission.

96/1034/CH: Conservatory on front elevation. Conditional permission. Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a replacement garage which measures 6m wide, 5.9m deep and to a hipped roof height of 4.2m. The existing garage measures 5.1m wide and 5.8m deep and has a flat roof. All external materials would match those of the existing dwelling.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Chalfont St Peter where there are no objections in principle to the proposed development subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     Due to the density and height of the screening around the perimeter of the curtilage of the site, the proposed garage would not be visible from any neighbouring property. Consequently it is not considered that the garage would have any impact upon the amenities of these properties. Additionally, the garage would not be visible in the street scene. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     It is considered that the proposed garage with its hipped roof would be an improvement over the existing flat roof garage, relating better to the scale and design of the dwelling. No objection raised in terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

4.     The proposal raises no implications in terms parking. No objections raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.   

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C306 Garage Not to be Converted to be Part of Dwelling

2001/666/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     20/04/01     Decide by Date:     14/06/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Austenwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS MEDLOCK

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

THE APPLICATION

A rear conservatory 4.7m wide and 5.2m deep with a cross gabled roof pitched at 3.7m, the structure is inset from the left-hand side of the main portion of the house by 1m.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring residents raising no objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, H4, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The conservatory is located to the rear of a large property in a leafy close in the Chalfont St. Peter Established Residential Areas of Special character. The Edwardian style structure will not look out of place against this timber, brick and clay tiled building and as such complies with Local Plan Policy GC1, H4 and H15.

2.     The rear garden to the north west is extensive and screened by a mix of maturing shrubs and trees, while to the south east although the leylandii adjacent to the site of the conservatory are to be removed a 3m high privet hedge provides the garden with privacy. To the rear is a 1.8m high close board fence with an ageing pine tree in front of it with a thinned lower canopy providing little screening to the property on Hill Rise. As the only neighbour able to gain view of the conservatory, no objections are raised in terms of loss of their amenity under Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     The integral double garage and large forecourt caters for more than the required parking spaces under Local Plan Policy TR11 and TR16 of the Local Plan.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/669/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     20/04/01     Decide by Date:     14/06/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Hilltop

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS MCKINLAY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Unclassified road

THE APPLICATION

Proposes single storey front, rear and side extensions.  The front extensions comprise an extension to the front of the garage measuring 2.95m wide x 2.4m deep; and a front projection on the other side of the front elevation measuring 3.5m wide x 2.3m deep, with a hipped and pitched roof 4.1m high.  The garage will also be extended to the rear, giving a total flank elevation length of 14.5m, and will have a pitched roof 3.9m high. The rear garage extension will join the proposed rear extension which will extend across the entire width of the property – 13.5m.  The rear extension projects 3.05m further towards the rear than the existing rear elevation, and has a double pitched roof measuring a maximum of 5.1m high.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located in the built up area of Chesham, where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed development will be fairly well screened from the neighbouring properties, and will have no detrimental impact upon the amenities of these properties.  No objections are raised.

3.     The proposed development is relatively small scale, and the design is considered acceptable in relation to the existing dwelling.  There will be no adverse impact on the street scene and no objections are raised in relation to Policies GC1 and H15.

4.     Adequate parking exists within the curtilage of the site, and no objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/671/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     20/04/01     Decide by Date:     14/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR H WALTERS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/1252/76   Single storey front and rear extensions. Conditional permission – implemented.

CH/1654/82   Construction of rear dormer window and four velux rooflights. Refused – the scale and design of the dormer is too large and out of keeping with the character of the existing property and would be detrimental to the amenities of the locality.

CH/2029/82   Construction of rear dormer window to convert the roof to residential accommodation. Conditional permission – implemented.

86/919/CH   Alterations and replacement double garage and single storey rear extension. Conditional permission – implemented.

93/1352/CH   First floor side extension. Conditional permission – implemented.

00/0414/CH   Retention of detached summerhouse. Unconditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a single storey side/ front extension, measuring 2.21m wide by 4.35m deep and 3.85m high to the top of the dummy pitch.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB5, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the Green Belt Settlement of South Heath wherein proposed extensions to residential properties are acceptable in principle under the terms of Policy GB5 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan. The site is also located within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty wherein it is the Council’s Policy to conserve the natural beauty of the landscape. The other relevant local plan policies should also be complied with.  

2.     The proposed extension is to replace an existing single storey side projection, though it will have a slightly higher roof, which will match the existing dwelling. It will not impact upon the neighbouring dwellings, will not detract from the appearance of the dwelling or that of the street scene and will relate to the dwelling in a satisfactory manner. No objections are raised to it.

3.     The proposed extension represents minor works to the dwelling which will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. No objections are raised in terms of Policy LSQ1.

4.     The floorspace of the dwelling already exceeds 120sq. m. There are therefore no implications for the Council’s Adopted Carparking Standards.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/674/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     20/04/01     Decide by Date:     14/06/01

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      NIGEL SIDEBOTTOM

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Class B Road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/1243/79: First floor side extension for staff accommodation – Refused – Appeal allowed - Implemented.

2000/2172/CH: 3 dormer windows in front elevation, 2 dormer windows in rear elevation, single storey front and rear extensions and balcony above at rear, glazed rooflight and detached triple garage with room in roof space – Withdrawn.

2001/0086/CH: Three dormer windows in front elevation, two dormer windows in rear elevation, single storey front extension, single storey rear extension with balcony above and glazed rooflight – Conditional permission – Not implemented.

2001/0334/CH: Detached building at front of property comprising triple garage with room in roof space – Refuse permission; not subordinate in scale to the dwelling and obtrusive and dominant feature in the front garden.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the erection of a triple garage with downstairs cloakroom and accommodation above located within the front garden of the dwelling.  The building has a footprint measuring 11.0m x 6.9m and a ridge height of 5.9m.  There are 3 flat-topped dormer windows in the south-east elevation, facing into the plot.  This is an amended, reduced, version of the building refused under reference 2001/0334/CH.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from neighbours stating that they would object to any windows in the elevation or roofslope facing the boundary with April End and express concern that the first floor window facing ‘Woodbrook’ also faces the neighbouring property and the pathway to its rear garden, and is thereby likely to have an adverse impact on the level of privacy currently enjoyed.  Furthermore, this building is more akin to a self-contained residential unit, not a subordinate ancillary building.

Letter from the applicant stating that the design has been amended and reduced in size to take account of previous objections.

CONSULTATIONS

Bucks County Council (Minerals): No comment.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H4, H18, H20, TR11, TR16.  

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located in the built up area of Knotty Green, which is excluded from the Green Belt and Chilterns AONB. The dwelling is also located within an H4 policy area.  There is no objection in principle to the erection of curtilage buildings subject to the requirements of policy H20 and to there being no adverse impact on the character of the streetscene or on the amenities of adjoining occupiers.

2.     The existing integral double garage is to be converted to living accommodation as part of planning permission 2001/0086/CH.  The provision of a replacement for this facility in the front garden is not objected to, as the applicant correctly identifies that there are a number of other sites in the area that have double and triple garages in their front gardens.  The relevant policy, H20 requires that domestic garages and other ancillary buildings should be modest in size and subordinate in scale to the dwelling to which they relate.  This particular building has been reduced in size compared to that previously considered and while it is still large it is now considered to be subordinate in scale to the dwelling, principally by virtue of the simplification of the design of the gable ends and the lowering of the ridgeline of the roof.  The footprint has also been marginally reduced from 80 square metres to 75.9 square metres. The apex of the roof of the proposed garage is also now below the eaves of the main dwelling.  It is considered material that there are several other similar detached garage buildings with ancillary accommodation in the vicinity, both within Chiltern District and within South Bucks’ area.  It is acknowledged that the majority of these are smaller than the proposed building, however the setting in this case and the size of the front garden is such that the building will not appear unduly obtrusive within the streetscene.  The proposal is now considered to be broadly in accordance with the requirements of policy H20 and accordingly no objections are raised.  

3.     The comments of the neighbour are acknowledged and can be addressed through the use of conditions preventing additional windows from being inserted and through the use of obscure glazing in those windows proposed in the north-east gable end.  No other objections.

4.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C196 Ancillary residential buildings at Woodbrook - garage

(3) C433 Materials - General Details

(4) C173A  No additional windows in first floor of north-west elevation of building

(5) C175 Obscure glass in multiple windows in south-west elevation

2001/677/CH

Case Officer:      Ray Martin

Date Received:     23/04/01     Decide by Date:     17/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Prestwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS OBRIEN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

adjoining Ancient Woodland

adjoining a SINC - NC1

Class C Road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

93/1024/CH  First floor rear extension and dormer window in front elevation.  Permitted, but not implemented.

99/0415/CH  Dormer window in front elevation, first floor rear extension and single storey side extension incorporating additional garage.  Permitted, dormer and garage extension implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Proposal comprises infilling area behind garages at ground floor to level with the existing rearmost wall of the dwelling; and the erection of a first floor element over the whole of the existing and proposed side and rear ground floor projections.  As such, a first floor side projection of about 7 metres in width is proposed along with a rear ward projection of up to 5 metres.  The height of the extension would be 5.5 metres, which is the same height as the existing roof, but rather than being fully pitched, the roof will comprise dummy pitched surrounding a flat roof.  The existing garage wall is about 0.4 metre from the flank boundary of the site.  The proposed layout shows this extended in width by about 0.5 metre.  Thus, whilst there appears to be some discrepancy in the submitted plans, it is apparent that this addition would be located on, or very near to the flank boundary of the site.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

Objections received from occupiers of three nearby/neighbouring properties on the grounds that the extension is too large and out of keeping with the character of the area; would be too close to the neighbouring property and would lead to an unacceptable loss of privacy from the proposed balcony.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H16, H18, TR11, TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is within the built-up area of Great Kingshill wherein residential extensions can be acceptable provided there are not visually intrusive in the street scene, or detrimental to the amenities of neighbouring properties.  The site is also within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, but given its location within an existing settlement in a residential road, it is not considered that the proposal has any implications for the scenic beauty of the landscape.

2.     The site is one of a group of bungalows that have reasonable distances to their flank boundaries creating a spacious form of development.  The proposed extension, whilst maintaining the height of the existing dwelling would significantly increase its bulk, with first floor accommodation contained within an expansive roofslope that would occupy the vast majority of the frontage width of the site.  Moreover, the extension would be located on, or very close to the southern flank boundary of the site, which exacerbates the cramped nature of this proposal.  Accordingly, it is considered that the proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site to the detriment of the character and appearance of the locality.

3.     The rear addition close to the northern boundary of the site is similar to that previously approved under 99/0415/CH, which remains extant.  As such it is not considered that the proposal would adversely affect the amenities of this neighbour.  To the south, the addition, although very close to the neighbour, adjoins the blank side wall of that property and as such would not be dominant or overbearing in appearance and would not lead to any significant loss of light.  The proposal would cause some overlooking from rear elevation windows, but this would not significantly worsen the present circumstances at the site and therefore, it is not considered that this development would be detrimental to the amenities of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.

4.     There is more than adequate on site parking to meet the Council’s standards.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse permission

For the following reasons

(1) The proposed extension, whilst maintaining the height of the existing dwelling, would significantly increase its bulk, with first floor accommodation contained within an expansive roofslope that would occupy the vast majority of the frontage width of the site.  Moreover, the extension would be located on, or very close to the southern flank boundary of the site, which exacerbates the cramped nature of this proposal.  Accordingly, it is considered that the proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site to the detriment of the character and appearance of the locality.  The proposal thus conflicts with Policies GC1(a) and (d), H13(ii) and (iii) and H16 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997.

(1) INFORMATIVE - Notwithstanding the refusal of this apllication for the reason given above, the applicant is requested to note that there appears to be some discrepancies in the submitted plans.  This arises in that the distance from the existing flank wall of the garage to the side boundary of the site measures about 0.4 metre, whereas the proposal shows an extension on this flank of a width in excess of this measurement.  For the avoidance of doubt however, it should be noted that the apparent discrepancy in this respect is not considered to prejudice the Council's determination that this proposal would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the locality.

2001/682/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     23/04/01     Decide by Date:     17/06/01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS BOBBETT

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey rear extension and a rear conservatory. The conservatory would measure 4.4m deep and 3.9m wide. It would adjoin the proposed extension which would measure 3.3m deep and 3.7m wide. Both extensions would measure 3.1m high. The conservatory would be built flush with the existing eastern flank elevation. The proposed external materials are not indicated on the submitted plan

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter of objection has been received from the neighbouring property No.3, submitting the following comment:

The extension would completely take away the privacy of their back garden.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB2, GB5, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within a GB5 area as defined by the Proposals Map of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 and within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where there are no objections in principle to the proposed development subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The extension would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the street scene as it would be located to the rear of the property. No objection raised in terms of Policy H13(ii).

3.     Due to the level of screening on the northern and eastern boundaries of the site it is not considered that the proposal would be detrimental to the amenities of neighbouring properties. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13(i) and H14.

4.     It is considered that the scale, height and design of the extensions would be in keeping with the existing dwelling. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

5.     The proposal raises no implications in terms of parking provision. No objection in relation to Policies TR11 and TR16.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/686/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     23/04/01     Decide by Date:     17/06/01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR R YARROW

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/0109/64: Brick garage to replace existing concrete garage – Conditional permission – Implemented.

AM/0234/70: 3 houses and garages – Refused.

AM/0897/71: Residential development – Refused.

CH/0941/74: 10 detached dwellings and garages – Refused.

01/0289/CH: Single storey rear extension to house and link detached 2-storey building incorporating replacement garage with games room above – Withdrawn.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the erection of a single storey rear extension 9.1m x 4.0m with a pitched roof 4.5m in height to the ridge together with a detached double garage with ancillary accommodation at ground level and within the roof space.  The garage building replaces an existing flat roofed garage and measures 11.1m x 6.5m x 5.7m to the ridge of the pitched roof.  The front elevation contains a dormer window facing into the plot towards the side of the house.

Original floor area of dwelling 261 square metres.

Area of garage 63 square metres.

Proposed extension 36.4 square metres (14% increase)

Area of proposed garage 72.15 square metres.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve with a condition that the detached garage/studio remains ancillary to the property.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB13, GB15, H14, H15, H17, TR11, TR16, LSQ1.  

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located in the open Green Belt and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty wherein there is no objection to extensions of the type proposed or ancillary residential buildings subject to compliance with the relevant policies of the Adopted Local Plan.

2.     The dwelling has not been extended previously and therefore the proposed single storey rear extension, in the form of an orangery, does not conflict with the requirements of policy GB13 of the local plan with regard to cumulative impact considerations.  The extension is also subordinate to the main dwelling in terms of its bulk and visual prominence and is of an appropriate design.  The extension is located at the rear and will not be visible from the front of the plot or from adjoining houses.  No objections are raised.

3.     The proposed garage replaces an existing flat roofed structure and stands alongside the dwelling.  The building comprises garaging for 2 cars, a studio on the ground floor and a loft room with shower and w.c.  The garage is deemed to be of a reasonable scale and design and does not appear dominant or out of scale with regard to its function (as an ancillary outbuilding).  There is no objection in principle to the provision of ancillary accommodation within the building and a condition may be imposed limiting it to such use.  

4.     The design and bulk of the building is considered appropriate to the site, which is both large and well screened.  The north-eastern boundary, against which the garage is set, has a dense tree screen as a consequence of which the proposed building will not be particularly visible from the other side of the boundary.  The existing tree screen should not be adversely affected by the building works by virtue of the fact that the replacement garage is to be built off the existing foundations.  While strengthening of them may be required they should not need to be repositioned and therefore the existing roots should not be significantly affected.  No objections raised to the design or visual impact of the proposed garage.

5.     No other objections.

6.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) C306 Garage Not to be Converted to be Part of Dwelling

(4) C196 Ancillary residential buildings at Albion Hill - garage/studio.

2001/695/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     24/04/01     Decide by Date:     18/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden - Prestwood     Ward:     Prestwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR C R YATES

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a single storey side/ front extension, incorporating a carport and porch, replacing an existing side projection. The side element is to measure 2.7m wide and 8.5m deep. The front element is to measure 1.75m deep and 5.15m wide The roof over the side extension is to be part flat/ part pitched, 4m high to the top of the pitch. The roof over the porch is to be pitched, 4m high to the top of the pitch. The roof is to project to the front of the carport and porch by approximately 900mm and is to be supported by 2 timber posts.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Prestwood where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The extension will not have any adverse impacts upon either of the neighbouring dwellings or the street scene, will not result in the loss of privacy for those dwellings and will respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling. No objections are raised to it.

3.     Located within the built up area of Prestwood, the extension will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. No objections are raised in terms of Policy LSQ1.

4.     As a result of the extension, the floorspace of the dwelling will exceed 120sq. m, thereby requiring a third carparking space to be provided within the curtilage of the dwelling to accord with the Council’s Adopted Carparking Standards. The whole of the front garden is currently either hardstanding or gravel such that it is possible to park three cars within the curtilage of the dwelling. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 or TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

(3) C174 No additional windows in north east elevation of extension

2001/703/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     25/04/01     Decide by Date:     19/06/01

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS H GROTEFELD

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Built-up area other than Local Plan Policy  H2 or H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/808/84   Construction of external chimney. Conditional permission – implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a rear conservatory, a front ground floor bay window, a front porch, a single storey rear extension to the garage and a dummy pitched roof over the existing triple garage. The rear conservatory is to measure a maximum 3.75m deep, a maximum 3.66m wide and 4.5m high to the top of the pitched roof. It is to be constructed on top of an existing paved area, which is approximately one metre above the ground level. The front bay window is to measure 2.9m by 0.8m and is to project approximately 350mm to the front of the surrounding wall. It is to be approximately 600mm above the ground level. The front porch is to be open sided with a footprint of 3.4m by 2.9m. It is to be 3.7m high to the top of the pitched roof. The extension to the garage is to measure 4.5m by 5.65m and is to project beyond the rear of the existing dwelling by 1.15m. The dummy- pitched roof over the garage is be 3.55m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H15, TR11 and TR16.

Proposed Alterations to the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 - Deposit Copy - July 1998 (including Proposed Modifications- November 2000): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the built up area of Knotty Green where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle, subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed conservatory will project to the rear of the adjacent single storey element of the neighbouring dwelling, no.4 Robinswood Close, by approximately 6m. However, it is not considered that it will be visually intrusive when viewed from that dwelling. The two dwellings are between 2.5 and 3m apart and the conservatory is to be set in from the existing flank elevation of no.6 by 600mm. Though it is to be 3.2m high to the eaves, it is not considered that it will have an overbearing impact for, or be detrimental to the amenities of, the occupiers of no.4 Robinswood Close. The conservatory will not impact upon the other neighbouring dwellings or the street scene. No objections are raised to it.

3.     Neither the rear extension to, or the dummy pitched roof over, the triple garage, the front bay window, nor the front porch will impact upon the neighbouring dwellings. The works will relate to the existing dwelling in a satisfactory manner and will not be obtrusive. They will not detract from the street scene. Cumulatively, the extensions will not represent overdevelopment of the site. They will not result in the loss of privacy for the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings. No objections are raised to them.

4.     The floorspace of the dwelling already exceeds 120sq. m. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 or TR16.

5.     The following recommendation is made having regard to the above and also to the content of the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order, with or without modification), no windows other than those expressly authorised by this permission, or as subsequently agreed in writing by the local planning authority, shall be inserted at any time in the south east elevation of the rear conservatory hereby permitted.

Reason: To protect the amenities and privacy of the adjoining property.

2001/706/CH