Meeting documents

2001/662/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

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

Parish:     Chalfont St Giles-Little Chalfont     Ward:     Chalfont St Giles

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR D SALTER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/252/49     Additions, approved

AM/893/72     Single storey extension for sun lounge,

THE APPLICATION

1.     The detached garage at the front of the property is to be 6.5m by 6.1m.  Its eaves height would be 2.4m high with a ridge at 4.5m, the roof would have a half hip at the front and a gable at the rear.

2.     The single storey extension to the main dwelling would be 2.8m in width by 6.15m in depth.  This would have a false pitched roof over.  The extension would be level with the existing front wall of the study and would be within 0.8m of the boundary at the front elevation.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, LSQ1, H4, H13, H14, H15, H17, 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.     It is not considered that the proposal would have an adverse impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring property, ‘Clare Cottage’.  The proposed garage is considered to be too far from the neighbouring property to cause a problem and  as the side extension is effectively a replacement of the existing garage, albeit slightly higher, is not considered to adversely affect their amenities.

2.     No objections are raised to the side extension in terms of both its design and its impact upon the street scene.  The garage, although forward of the main dwelling is well screened from Burtons Lane and should not result in any adverse impact upon the openness of the adjacent green belt and is not considered to impact upon the AONB.  

3.     No adverse car parking issues arise, no objections under Policies TR11 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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C196 Ancillary residential buildings at Woodcote - garage

(4) C174A No additional windows in northern elevation of  single storey side extension.

(5) Any excavations for foundations within 4 metres of the trunks of the two Beech trees adjacent to the north-eastern elevation of the garage hereby permitted shall be carried out by hand.

Reason: To avoid damage to the roots of the two Beech trees.

(6) This permission is granted on condition that the two Beech trees immediately adjacent to the north-eastern elevation of the proposed garage shall not be felled, topped, lopped, or uprooted without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority for a period of five years from the implementation of this permission, and details of the proposed method of constructing foundations of the garage within 4 metres of these trees shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of work.

Reason: In order to maintain as far as possible the character of the locality.

(1) INFORMATIVE - The applicant is advised that pursuant to condition six, the Local Planning Authority would be seeking a form of foundation incorporating a ground beam at or as close to the ground level as possible in order to minimise the amount of excavation necessary.

2001/663/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

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

Parish:     Chalfont St Giles     Ward:     Chalfont St Giles

App Type:     Application for Certificate of Lawfulness - proposed use or development

Applicant:      A CHAPMAN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

None

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a Certificate of Lawfulness relating to the erection of a flat roof rear dormer window and flat roof single storey rear extension. The flat roofed dormer would be 4.5m by 2.7m high. The single storey extension would be 1.3m wide by 5.3m deep with a flat roof. As part of this application, the agent states on the submitted forms that the proposed development constitutes an increase in the volume of the dwelling-house by 39.7m3 and thereby qualifies as permitted development because the extension is below the required 50 cubic metres.

PARISH COUNCIL

The development would be out of keeping with its locality, which would create unacceptable overlooking of neighbouring properties. The Parish Council therefore trusts that the proposal will not qualify as “permitted development”.

REPRESENTATIONS

Objection from neighbouring property due to overlooking of garden and habitable rooms.

ISSUES

1.     The application relates to the construction of a rear dormer window and single storey rear extension as permitted development. Thus for a certificate to be granted, the proposal must fall within the provisions of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 - The enlargement, improvement or other alteration of a dwelling-house.

2.     There is no history of any planning applications relating to the property and therefore the full permitted development rights relating to the dwelling exist, these are 50 cubic metres as the dwelling is a terraced house. The agent has stated that the proposed volume to be added by virtue of the dormer window and the single storey extension comprises 39.7 cubic metres, which would fall within the 50 cubic metre allowance. However, it is noted that there exists a previous rear extension to the property, which has a volume of approximately 44 cubic metres. The volume of this previous extension therefore needs to be considered when calculating the volume of any proposed extensions to the dwelling-house. In this case the volume of the previous extension added to the volume of the proposals would take the resulting volume over the permitted tolerances.

3.     It is therefore considered that the proposals are not permitted by Classes A and B of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, because they are not permitted under the terms specified in the relevant classes.   

4.     Consequently, it is considered that the proposed development is not permitted development and a specific grant of planning permission is required for the proposed works and a Certificate cannot be issued in this case.

5.     Notwithstanding the above it appears from the submitted drawings that the proposed single storey extension would project beyond the curtilage of the relevant dwelling-house into the curtilage of the adjoining property to the east, No.27. The proposed single storey extension cannot comprise permitted development as it is not entirely within the curtilage of the relevant dwelling-house.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Certificate of lawfulness for proposed development or use refused

For the following reasons

(1) The proposed dormer window and single storey rear extension are not permitted development by virtue of Class B, clause B.1 (d)(i) of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995, in that the volume of the additions above the original building, the previous completed extensions added to the proposed extensions, would exceed the permitted tolerance of 50 cubic metres allowed under the above Class. In addition the submitted drawings indicate that the proposed single storey rear extension would project outside the curtilage of the site and does not therefore qualify as permitted development. Planning permission is therefore required for the proposed extensions and a certificate cannot be issued in this case.

2001/675/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

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

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Application for Listed Building Consent

Applicant:      MR AND MRS P HUNNINGS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Penn & Tylers Green Conservation Area

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class B Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

adjoining a SINC - NC1

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

95/0431/CH: Insertion of ground floor window in eastern elevation. Conditional consent. Implemented.

99/1561/CH: Replacement of windows in bay window. Conditional consent.

00/0009/CH: Enlargement of dormer windows in roof well. Conditional permission.

00/0019/CH: Enlargement of dormer windows in roof well. Conditional consent.

THE APPLICATION

An application has been submitted for listed building consent for the removal of an internal wall on the first floor of the 19th century addition to the original house. The building is of Grade II status.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

CONSULTATIONS

Historic Buildings Officer: Watercroft is a house of early 18th century date with 19th century alterations and additions. Among the latter is a substantial range of service rooms, probably built as stables, and now linked to the house. The internal partition proposed for removal is on the first floor of this building and while perhaps original to it, being of timber stud construction, in my opinion it is not of sufficient interest to justify resisting the proposal to remove it in order to create a larger bedroom.

POLICIES

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

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

ISSUES

1.     The Historic Buildings Officer’s comments are noted and no objection is raised to the proposal as it is considered, that, although the partition wall may be original to the building, it is not of sufficient interest to justify resisting the proposal to remove it in order to create a larger bedroom. No objections raised in terms of Policy LB1.

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

2001/679/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

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

Parish:     Chesham Bois     Ward:     Chesham Bois & Weedon

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      DR A COADY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Class A Road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/1423/81   Two storey rear extension and porch.   Conditional permission.

00/1962/CH   Single storey rear extension.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

A single storey rear extension in the angle between the rear elevation of the house and the side of the two storey rear extension (CH/1423/81). The extension is 1.85m deep (flush with the rear of the existing two-storey rear extension) and 4.5m long (flush with the end of main two storey part of the house). The extension is capped with a mono-pitch roof reaching 3.6m in height. Also a chimney set back 0.9m on the north west elevation, 1.45m wide, 1.5m deep and 7m high.

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 application revises a scheme in the same position under application 00/1962/CH in the Chesham Bois Established Residential Area of Special Character. The previous approval was both larger (the same width but 1m deeper) and of a more contemporary design. As such the revised scheme is more in character with the property and generates less of an impact on the rear private amenity space. No objections are raised in relation to Local Plan Policy.

2.     The site boundary treatment has not changed since the previous application and the neighbours will in no way gain view of the structure.

3.     The chimney is in the same position with the same footprint but 0.6m higher to that granted permission under application 00/1962/CH. This will have no real effect on the neighbours at No. 22 who can view the structure from a side principal window.

4.     The integral double garage and wide driveway leading to it remain in compliance with Policy 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

2001/680/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

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

Parish:     Latimer     Ward:     Ashley Green & Latimer

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS H WALTERS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

THE APPLICATION

The proposed conservatory would be on the south-western elevation and would involve the part demolition of the existing conservatory.  The south-eastern and south-western elevations of the existing conservatory would remain and the conservatory enlarged in a north-westerly direction to be a total of 5.95m in width and 2.985m in depth.  The eaves of the conservatory would be approximately 2.3m with a maximum height of approximately 3.4m to the ridge.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB12, LSQ1, H11, 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 proposed conservatory would not have a materially greater impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring properties than the existing conservatory.  No objections under Policies GC2, GC3, H13 and H14.

2.     Although in a reasonably prominent position it is considered that given the extent of the screening alongside The Grove (a 2.5m high laurel hedge), the only position from which the conservatory would be visible would be from the access drive and bearing in mind the existing, albeit smaller, conservatory on the same elevation, it is not considered that any objections could be raised to the impact of the proposal upon the street scene.

3.     No adverse car parking implications arise, parking for three vehicles is provided within the site (two on the driveway together with the garage).

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

2001/681/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

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

Parish:     Latimer     Ward:     Ashley Green & Latimer

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR A BAXTER AND MS G TERRY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

adjoining Historic Park or Garden

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

adj Archaeological Notification site

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

THE APPLICATION

The conservatory would project 5.212m from the study and by approximately 2.95m to the rear of the lounge area.  The proposal would be 4.2m wide, approximately 2.2m to the eaves with a ridge at approximately 3.4m.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB12, LSQ1, LSQ4, H11, 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.     No objections are raised to the conservatory’s impact upon the character of the area, its design and its relationship to both the main dwelling and the plot.

2.     The conservatory would be located adjacent to the boundary with No.10.  There is a 1.8m fence between the properties falling in height to approximately 1.6m further to the rear (the ground level raises to the rear), given this and the positioning of the conservatory in relation to the two dwellings it is not considered that there would be any significant loss of amenity for the neighbouring property.

3.     No adverse car parking implications occur more than three vehicles could be accommodated off-street, no objections under TR11 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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/683/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

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

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      ROGER GARNER LEVESLEY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey extension to the south western side elevation. It would measure 4.3m deep, 1.7m wide and to a lean-to roof height of 3.6m. All external materials would match those of the existing dwelling.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter of objection has been received submitting the following comments:

The hedge is coming down which is part mine (30 Grassingham Road).

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.     Having regard to the width and height of the extension and that it would not project beyond the existing front elevation, it is considered that it would not be detrimental to the appearance of the street scene. No objections in relation to Policy H13(ii).

3.     The size and siting of the extension would not result in a reduction in amenity to any of the neighbouring properties. No objection raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13(i) and H14.

4.     The proposed extension’s lean-to roof and matching materials would relate well to the existing dwelling. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

5.     The application raises no implications in terms of parking. No objections 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

2001/687/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

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

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Gold Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      DR G L NICHOLS AND MRS J R NICHOLS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/1309/68: Garage. Conditional permission. Implemented.

CH/776/79: Loft conversion. Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey front extension, a two storey side/rear extension incorporating a double garage and a single storey rear extension with a balcony over. The two storey side/rear extension would be flush with the existing front elevation and would measure 5.8m wide, 9.7m deep and to a hipped roof height as the existing dwelling. It would project beyond the existing rear elevation by 3.3m. The single storey front extension would be part integrated into the proposed two storey side extension, projecting 1.2m beyond the existing front elevation and also consisting of a porch measuring 2m deep. The front extension would measure 3.7m high. The single storey rear extension would integrate into the proposed two storey side/rear extension and would measure 3.3m deep, 3.3m wide and to a flat roof height of 2.3m with a balcony over. The existing flat roof garages to the side would be demolished. All external materials proposed would match those of the existing.  

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, 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): 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.     The proposed two storey side extension would be built up to 1m of the north eastern boundary, however, as Pinetree Close is characterised by large detached properties with wide frontages, and as there is a gap of six metres on the right-hand (south-western side) of the dwelling, it is not considered that it would result in a dwelling with a cramped appearance in the street scene.  The depth and height of the proposed front extension is also considered acceptable. No objection raised in terms of Policy H13(ii).

3.     The neighbouring property No.5 is set back from the application site and has a windows  at ground and first floor level on its front elevation adjacent to the proposed two storey extension. Given its proximity to the boundary, and the position of the front eleveation of the two storey side extension some 5 metres in front of the front wall of No. 5 containing the two windows, it is considered that the proposed extension would have an overbearing appearance upon this property, as the flank wall would be 10m. long at first floor level, 11m. at ground floor. Due to the height of the solid conifer screening on the south western boundary, no overlooking would occur to No.3 Pinetree Close. Objection raised, with regard to effect on No. 5, in terms of Policies GC1, H13(i) and H14 (i) and (ii).

5.     Four parking spaces would be provided therefore compliance with Policies TR11 and TR16 would be achieved.

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) The proposed two storey side extension, by reason of its height, proximity to the north-eastern boundary, length of the flank wall, and its projection in front of the nearest part of the front elevation of No. 5 Pinetree Close, would be  prominent and overbearing to  No. 5 Pinetree Close, detracting from the visual amenities of the occupiers of that property. As such it would be contrary to Policy GC3,  H13 (i) and H14 (i) of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997.

2001/691/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

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

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Town

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      J D CUNNINGHAM-SAWYER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Locally Important Landscape

Class A Road

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Site within 250 m. of active or disused rubbish tip

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

87/0793/CH   Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 36 buildings.   Conditional permission.

00/0480/CH   Conversion of garage to living accommodation and erection of porch.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

Conversion of garage to living accommodation, erection of front porch and rear conservatory. The porch will be 2.1m wide and 1.7m deep with a flat roof at 2.5m. The rear conservatory will be flush with the north west flank, being 3.7m wide, 3.2m deep with an all-round hipped roof at 3m.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval.

CONSULTATIONS

Environment Agency:

The Environment Agency has no comments on this proposal.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GB4, 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 application site is in the Amersham, London Road East GB4 Policy Area where an identical garage conversion (varying Condition 14 of application 87/0793/CH) and porch were granted conditional permission under application 00/0480/CH and being circumstances have not changed since then they remain acceptable.

2.     The rear garden is surrounded by 1.5 and 1.8m high close board fencing and maturing hedging, and being the conservatory is approximately 15m from the highway (out of view below the well treed embankment) it is acceptable under Local Plan Policy.  

3.     The conservatory is of appropriate proportions and is similar in dimensions to than to the rear of No. 46. As such Local Plan Policy GC1 and H15 have been satisfied.

4.     Being 1m from the boundary and behind a 1.8m close board fence, the conservatory will generate no more of an impact over the rear private amenity space of No. 46 than the existing shed which currently stands on the boundary at this point. Furthermore the new build will not materially affect any windows of this neighbour and therefore will not be considered adverse in view of Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14.

5.     The property will not exceed 120sq.m. of habitable floorspace and therefore the proposed car parking arrangement of two spaces on a front hardstanding is acceptable under Local Plan Policy 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

(3) C175 Obscure glass in multiple windows in north west elevation

(4) C202 Parking Space (for extension) - Plans to be Approved

2001/692/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

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

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Chesham Bois & Weedon

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      DR CHALLONERS GRAMMAR SCHOOL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Class A Road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Floor Space

Codes:     NR

Proposed (m2):     138

Displaced (m2):     0

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

98/1171/CH     Erection of sports hall and ancillary accommodation. Refused by County Council, as being obtrusive and overbearing, detracting from Residential Area of Special Character, disturbance to local residents, loss of amenity.

99/0237/CH     Erection of sports hall with ancillary facilities. Approved.

99/1377/CH     Erection of sports hall with ancillary facilities (amendment to pp 99/0237/CH). Refused, subsequent appeal dismissed.

00/1131/CH     Erection of 2m high front boundary wall and entrance gates. Approved.

THE APPLICATION

Planning permission is sought for a roof extension and the insertion of 7no. roof lights in the northeast roof plane of the Administration block in order to provide a study area. The extension would have a pitched roof presenting a gable to the northwest end elevation. It would measure 8m in overall width at eaves level with a ridge height of 7.1m.  

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, CSF1, TR2, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The proposed roof extension is proposed to enable a staircase to be installed allowing access to and the utilisation of roof space above the existing administration block. The extension would be relatively modest in size and being on the end elevation of the building facing into the existing complex of school buildings would no adverse visual impact on any adjoining residential properties.

2.     Overall it is felt that the siting, size and design of the proposed extension is acceptable with regard to both its relationship with the existing building and in the context of the surrounding buildings. It is considered that the proposal meets the requirements of GC1, GC3, and CSF1.

3.     The proposal seeks to provide additional study space for the existing pupils and does not propose any increase in the number of pupils or staff; there are therefore no parking provision implications. No objection under Policy TR16.

4.     At the time of the site visit works had been begun on-site.

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) C135 Single plan amended by plans (nos 132-002-007C & 132-002-009) received on 04/06/01.

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

2001/694/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

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

Parish:     Chesham Bois     Ward:     Chesham Bois & Weedon

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR C F CROSWELLER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

95/0609/CH: Part first floor, part two storey front extension. Conditional permission. Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey extension to the south eastern flank elevation. It would measure 6m deep, 4m wide and to a pitched roof height of 4.5m. The extension would not project beyond the existing front or rear elevations. All external materials would match those of the existing.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

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 Chesham Bois where there are no objections in principle to the proposed development subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     The proposed extension would be set back from the existing front elevation by 3.8m. It is therefore considered that the extension would not have a detrimental impact upon the appearance of the street scene. No objection raised in terms of Policy H13(ii).

3.     As the application site is on a lower ground level to that of the neighbouring property No.2, due to the slopeness from the south east to the north west, the proposed extension would not have any impact upon the amenities of this property or any of the other neighbouring properties. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13(i) and H14.

4.     The scale, height and design of the proposed extension is considered to be acceptable in relation to the existing dwelling. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

5.     Sufficient parking would be provided within the site. No objections raised under 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

2001/696/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

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

Parish:     Chalfont St Giles     Ward:     Chalfont St Giles

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MRS GANDY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Class C Road

Mineral Consultation Area

THE APPLICATION

A rear conservatory 8.7m long and 3.4m deep with a fake hipped-pitched to 3.4m above ground level. The structure is inset by 1m from the east elevation and projects 0.9m beyond the single storey rear extension to the right-hand side of the rear elevation to which it comes within 0.3m of.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring residents raising no objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, 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 extends across most of the rear elevation of the property and will have no impact on the character of the Chalfont St. Giles lane in which it is located. Furthermore it appears in proportion to the rear elevation of the property and will be acceptable under Local Plan Policy GC1 and H15.

2.     The conservatory will be on the same slab level as the house and existing patio, which will give it a marginally elevated position over the rear garden. Due to the 2m laurel hedge to the eastern boundary and the rear/side detached garage to the western, neighbouring property will not be overlooked by this structure or be able to view it easily from their rear windows. The long rear garden falls to a vegetable garden, orchard and dense trees beyond and as such the structure is acceptable in terms of Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     The detached garage and ample driveway provides adequately for the off street parking requirements housed under Local Plan Policy TR11 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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C134 Single plan amended by plan (no PC3470A) received on 17 May 2001

2001/700/CH

Case Officer:      Keith Musgrave

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

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Chesham Bois & Weedon

App Type:     Application for work to tree(s) covered by a Tree Preservation Order

Applicant:      JIM RODDA

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

adjoining Public Amenity Open Space

Adjoining Green Belt

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Tree Preservation Order

Biological Notification site

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

The Amersham Rural District Council (Windmill Plantation, Amersham) Tree Preservation Order No 9 - 1972, covering an area of trees at Windmill Plantation and Second Charsleys Wood.

89/0557/CH     Coppicing of three beech trees and felling of one oak tree. Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

Felling of a hornbeam.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval subject to Forestry Officer approval.

REPRESENTATIONS

Applicant:     The tree has split at the top, has squirrel damage and most importantly is leaning towards our neighbour’s house – a tree from another garden fell on a neighbour’s home about four years ago with major damage – no replanting proposed but have planted at least 7 hornbeams since living in property.

CONSULTATIONS

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser:     Fairly tall thin hornbeam at edge of wooded area close to house – slight lean over boundary towards neighbour’s property – minor damage to tree near top – close to other trees – little amenity value - not important tree.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policy TW2 

ISSUES

1.     The hornbeam tree is situated in the rear garden of the property with very limited visibility from public viewpoints.

2.     It is a fairly poor tree at the edge of a wooded area and it is leaning towards a neighbour’s house. Its removal is considered to be reasonable and no replacement planting is considered to be necessary.

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) C109 Time Limit for Consent under Tree Preservation Order

(1) INFORMATIVE - I213 Quality of Tree Work                                                        

2001/704/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

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

Parish:     Seer Green     Ward:     Seer Green & Jordans

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS T MCCARDLE

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/2226/83     Extension to bungalow to form a two-storey dwelling, approved.

CH/909/84     Two-storey extension (amend CH/2226/83), approved.

89/1721/BN     Single storey side and front extensions.

THE APPLICATION

At ground floor level the extension would involve and extension to the rear 2.1m in depth and 4.1m in width.  At first floor level the extension would involve the existing hipped roof being altered with the result that the eaves on the side elevation being raised to 5.3m, (approximately 0.75m higher than the main ridge).  This half-hipped roof extension would reach a ridge at a height of 7.8m, this ridge would run to the rear for 4m to a hipped roof design at the rear elevation.

REPRESENTATIONS

No objections from neighbour at ‘Birkrigg’.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H11, H13, H14, H15, H16, 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.     Wynnswick Road is characterised by a variety of house types and styles and it is not considered that the dwellings are located within spacious plots.  The appearance of the proposal, when viewed from the roadside, would not appear dissimilar to the extension approved under 99/1505/CH, although it is noted that this proposal shows a front dormer window and a ridge that runs to the rear is also clearly visible that were not part of the previous application.  It is noted that the distance at first floor level to the boundary is the same as previously approved and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.  It is not considered that the proposal would look out of character with the other properties in the vicinity and respects the scale and proportions of the existing house and plot size.

2.     The proposed window in the rear elevation would increase levels of overlooking to the neighbouring property, ‘Birkrigg’, however it is not considered that this would be to an unacceptable level.  The proposal would not appear overbearing when viewed from the neighbouring property and noting the orientation of the properties should not result in any loss of light.  The extension would be visible from the properties to the rear, although the level of screening, notably in the summer months, together with the distance between properties, should prevent any significant loss of amenity.

3.     No adverse car parking issues arise, no objections under Policies TR11 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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C174A No additional windows in first floor of SW elevation of extension.

2001/705/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

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

Parish:     Seer Green     Ward:     Seer Green & Jordans

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS R LOMAS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/971/72     Two-storey extension, lounge and two bedrooms over detached garage,

AM/1489/73     Garage,

CH/2068/75     Two-storey extension, approved.

98/926/CH     Replacement dormer windows in front and rear elevations, approved.

THE APPLICATION

The single storey rear extension would project 3.2m to the rear of the rear elevation and would be set 0.15m off the joint boundary, the extension would be 2.8m in width with an eaves height at approximately 2.4m with a hipped and pitched roof over to a ridge at 3.7m.

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): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     No objections are raised to the design of the extension which respects the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and would not have an adverse impact upon the street scene.

2.     The main issue is considered to be the proposal’s impact upon the neighbouring property, ‘Honeymead’.  The proposed extension, as it projects 3.2m to the rear and in close proximity to the boundary will have an impact upon the neighbouring property, in this respect it is noted that the current boundary screening adjacent to the proposal is likely to be removed.  However, given the aspect of the properties there should not be an unacceptable loss of light to the neighbouring property and it is not considered that the proposal would appear so overbearing that a refusal could be justified.  As such; it is considered that no objections are raised under Policies GC2, GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     No adverse car parking issues arise, no objections under Policies TR11 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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

(3) C174A No additional windows in SW elevation of extension.

2001/708/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

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

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Chesham Bois & Weedon

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS PENTON-HAUCHARD

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Adjoining Green Belt

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

99/1032/CH   First floor side extension.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

Retention of first floor side extension (amendment to planning permission 99/1032/CH). The extension aloft the garage and is 1.9m wide and 7.1m deep surrounded by hipped roofing. The existing granted ridge is stepped in by 0.6m and shortens the front roof slope into a forward-hipped roof 5.8m above ground level.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, H13, H11, H14, H15, H16, H18, 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 extent application 99/1032/CH has been implemented with a number of modifications, which this application seeks to gain retrospective permission for. The side eaves are a further 0.4m higher and hipped to the apex of the original side gable while the long extended front roof is pitched into a forward-hipped dormer feature. These minor changes in the appearance of the property in no way detract from its character or the street, and the reduction in mass towards the boundary is acceptable under Local Plan Policy H16. As No. 38 has no side windows then no objections under Local Plan Policy can be raised against the extension.

2.     The existing integral single garage and circular driveway provide the necessary off-street parking space required under Local Plan Policy TR11 and TR16.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Unconditional permission

2001/710/CH

Case Officer:      Ray Martin

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

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS I DODWELL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

adj Biological Notification site

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

96/0705/CH  Demolition of existing and construction of replacement farmhouse including revised residential curtilage and change of use of residential land to agricultural use and part of agricultural land to residential use.  Refused because size of replacement house excessive and therefore would detract from the openness of the Green Belt and be visually intrisve in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

96/1338/CH  Demolition of existing and construction of replacement farmhouse including revised residential curtilage and change of use of residential land to agricultural use and part of agricultural land to residential use.  Permitted and implemented.

01/0711/CH  Recladding of existing barn and construction of pitched roof over.  Not yet determined.

THE APPLICATION

Proposal comprises1.2 metre deep extension to the rear of the single storey side wing of the dwelling and the formation of a carport between this and the detached outbuilding to form a link. This link would be up to 6.8 metres wide and would have a pitched roof to 5.5 metres in height. The existing dwelling has a floor area of 329 square metres. The proposal adds about 50 square metres of floor area representing about a 15% increase in the size of this dwelling although it is noted that the car port is open to the front and rear.  However, it should also be noted that this is a new dwelling permitted under 96/1338/CH, which replaced a much smaller original farmhouse that had been extended to about this size.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011: Policies GB1, GB3, LS2.

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GB2, GB13, GC3, LSQ1, 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 located within the Green Belt and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty wherein it is the Council’s policy only to allow residential extensions that are subordinate to the size and scale of the original dwelling and which are not visually intrusive in the landscape.

2.     In this case, the proposed extension comprises a very modest increase to the size of the existing dwelling which has not been extended previously.  However, it is noted that this dwelling is itself a replacement for a dwelling that originally was much smaller and accordingly a condition was imposed when approving this new dwelling removing permitted development rights for extensions.  This was to take account of this history and cumulative impact of change on the openness of the Green Belt. However, in this case given that the extension is small and that it is open in its front and rear elevation, so maintaining a visual gap between the house and outbuilding, it is not considered that the development would unduly erode the openness of the Green Belt.  Moreover, given its design and with the use of matching materials, it is not considered that the addition would be visually intrusive in the landscape.

3.     The site is in an isolated location wherein the proposal has no implications for the amenities of other residential properties.

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

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 3(1) of the Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order revoking or re-enacting that Order), the extension hereby permitted shall only be constructed in accordance with the details on the approved plans unless written consent to any variation is first given by the Local Planning Authority. Specifically, the front and rear elevation of the carport shall not be enclosed.

Reason: In order that the Local Planning Authority can properly consider whether any alteration to the scheme would be detrimental to the openness and rural character of the Green Belt.

(1) INFORMATIVE - The applicant is advised that the application site, identified by the red edge on the submitted location plan, does not accurately reflect the authorised residential curtilage of this property.  For details of this please refer to the plans and conditions attached to planning permission 96/1338/CH.

2001/711/CH

Case Officer:      Ray Martin

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

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS I DODWELL

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

96/0705/CH  Demolition of existing and construction of replacement farmhouse including revised residential curtilage and change of use of residential land to agricultural use and part of agricultural land to residential use.  Refused because size of replacement house excessive and therefore would detract from the openness of the Green Belt and be visually intrusive in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

96/1338/CH  Demolition of existing and construction of replacement farmhouse including revised residential curtilage and change of use of residential land to agricultural use and part of agricultural land to residential use.  Permitted and implemented.

01/0710/CH  Single storey side extension, incorporating car port.  Not yet determined.

THE APPLICATION

Proposal comprises an alteration to an existing barn at this premises that is used for stables.  The building presently has concrete blockwork walls and a shallow mono-pitched corrugated sheeting roof.  It is proposed to create a brick plinth with timber boarding above to clad the walls and replace the mono-pitched roof with a hipped roof of plain tiles.  This would increase the height of the roof by about 2.5 metres.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011: Policies GB1, GB3, LS2.

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GB2, GB28, R13, GC3, 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 and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty wherein it is the Council’s policy to maintain the open and rural character of the countryside and the scenic beauty of the landscape.

2.     The proposed alterations to this building would add to its roof bulk and therefore it would have a greater impact in the Green Belt.  However, given the visual improvement that would accrue and the fact that this building is located within a group of larger buildings, it is not considered that the development would unduly erode the openness of the green Belt and would represent an improvement to the visual amenities of the landscape.

3.     The site is in an isolated location wherein the proposal has no implications for the amenities of other residential properties.

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) C433 Materials - General Details

2001/714/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     26/04/01     Decide by Date:     20/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden - Prestwood     Ward:     Prestwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS C BIRKETT

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/1977/84   Erection of detached dwelling with integral garage on land adjacent to Brambles, Nairdwood Lane. Conditional permission – implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a rear conservatory, measuring a maximum 3.5m wide and a maximum 3.7m deep. It is to measure 3.3m high to the top of the pitched roof.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

1 letter received from the occupiers of a nearby dwelling, Birchmore Cottage – no objection.

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): Policies 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 proposed conservatory will not have an adverse impact upon the neighbouring dwelling, Brambles. Though the flank elevation of the conservatory will be approximately one metre from the boundary with Brambles, adjacent to one of two windows in the flank elevation of Brambles, and the pitched roof of the conservatory will project above the boundary fence between the two dwellings by up to 1.3m (pitching away from the fence), the conservatory will not have an overbearing impact upon Brambles. Neither the other neighbouring dwelling, Erindale, or the dwellings to the rear, or the street scene will be affected by the proposed conservatory. Overlooking and loss of privacy will not be an issue by virtue of the boundary treatment. The extension will not represent overdevelopment of the site and will relate to the dwelling in a satisfactory manner. No objections are raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13, H14, H15 or H17.

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.     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) The bricks to be used in the construction of the plinth of the conservatory hereby permitted shall match the size, colour and texture of those of the existing dwelling.

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

2001/715/CH

Case Officer:      Ray Martin

Date Received:     26/04/01     Decide by Date:     20/06/01

Parish:     Chartridge     Ward:     Chartridge

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      JOHN MILLS ESQ

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

Dwellings

Total New Dwellings - proposed:          1

Total Dwellings - displaced/demolished:     0

Floor Space

Codes:     AG

Proposed (m2):     0

Displaced (m2):     123

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

00/1464/CH  Alterations, extension and conversion of barn to a dwelling.  Withdrawn.

00/1895/CH  Alterations, extension and conversion of barn to a dwelling.  Permitted, but not yet implemented.

The following applications have been submitted on buildings or land in close proximity to the barn, as follows:

CH/1933/80  28 place dog boarding kennels and alterations to vehicular access on land immediately east of the stable building.  Permitted and implemented.

89/3667/CH  Conversion and use of barn as cattery and for the breeding of birds including exotic birds.  Permitted and implemented.  This permission relates to the barn to the north east of the barn subject of the current application.

98/1655/CH  Retention of use of building for retail purposes.  (Permission relates to the building, which has the appearance of stables, immediately to the east of the current application building.)  Permitted and implemented.  Condition restricts the sale of goods to pet foods and other pet requisites in connection with the authorised use of part of White House Farm as kennels.

THE APPLICATION

Proposal represents same form of development as that permitted under 00/1895/CH, but incorporating amendments to the details of the proposed conversion.  The scheme differs in that the fenestration details are altered to suit the existing brick and flint pattern of the building and to enable to less alteration to the frame of the building; a brick and flint skin is added to part of the front section of the building; and the chimney position is altered.

CONSULTATIONS

Building Control Officer: No comment in relation to fire fighting access.  Application under the Building Regulations being dealt with now.

District Highway Engineer: No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Buckinghamshire County Structure Plan 1991 – 2011: Policies GB1, GB3, LS2.

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB2, GB11, LSQ1, 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.     Proposal is similar to that with extant permission under 00/1895/CH.  Thus, the principle is acceptable and the proposed dwelling is considered to be provided with adequate amenities including garden and parking.

2.     The proposed amendments to the approved scheme are not considered to significantly alter the impact of the development and indeed represent a more sympathetic conversion scheme.

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) C433 Materials - General Details

(3) A suitable means of enclosure shall be erected along the  flank boundaries of the site in accordance with details which shall previously have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Such works shall be carried out prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved.

Reason: To safeguard the visual amenities of the locality and the privacy of the adjoining property.

(4) C173 No additional windows in west elevation of dwelling

(5) C298 Exclusion of Permitted Development in Classes A - E, Part 1

(6) C406 Landscaping Scheme to be Submitted

(7) C407 Landscaping Scheme to be Implemented

(8) C454 Garaging/Parking as specified on plan no. 2047.A13 received on 26/4/2001

(1) INFORMATIVE - You are advised that notwithstanding this planning permission, the District Highway Engineer has commented that the hedge should be trimmed to provide maximum possible visibility splays for the existing accesses.

2001/716/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     26/04/01     Decide by Date:     20/06/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Giles     Ward:     Chalfont St Giles

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      VICH

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Adjoining Green Belt

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Mineral Consultation Area

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

97/0460/CH   Retention of open side car port.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

A rear right-hand side conservatory 6m wide and 4.5m deep with a hipped roof to a 1.4m squared flat roof at 3.5m above ground level.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring residents raising no objection to the new build.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, H4, H13, H14, H15, H17, LSQ1, 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 application seeks permission for a conservatory in the Chalfont St. Giles Established Residential Area of Special Character, where it will not be in view from the surrounding neighbourhood and not out of character with the property itself under Local Plan Policy GC1 and H15.

2.     The rear garden slopes from south west to north east exposing the new build to the Misbourne Valley beyond. The dense treed to the south, west and north, reduce the impact of the structure on the Chiltern A.O.N.B. and ensure the structure in no way contravenes Local Plan Policy LSQ1.

3.     The only neighbour to gain view of the conservatory is ‘Sorrett’ to the south west, who through a combination of distance and aspect are unaffected by the structure in terms of Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14.

4.     A detached single garage and double carport accessed by an extensive gravel forecourt ensures that the car parking provision well exceeds that required under Local Plan Policy 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

2001/727/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     30/04/01     Decide by Date:     24/06/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Great Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      PETER STAFFORD

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/663/60: Single storey rear extension. Permitted development. Implemented.

CH/1682/79: Porch. Conditional permission. Implemented.

CH/1257/81: Double garage. Refused.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.1m wide, 3.75m deep and to a flat roof height of 3.2m. The extension would not project beyond the existing rear elevation. The proposed external materials have not been indicated on the submitted plan.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

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