Meeting documents

2001/800/CH

Case Officer:      Mark Spragg

Date Received:     10/05/01     Decide by Date:     04/07/01

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

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS SMITH

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

adjoining Public Amenity Open Space

adjoining Common land

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

99/0231/CH     Two storey side/rear extension incorporating garage and pitched roof, above existing flat roofed dormer on north west elevation

THE APPLICATION

Planning permission is sought part retrospectively for a two storey side/rear extension as an amendment to that permitted under 99/0231/CH.

Whilst under construction it was found that the boundary between the application site and the adjoining property was not as indicated in the 1999 planning permission and was at its closest point less than 1 metre from the extension. A revised planning application is therefore submitted for consideration.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GB5, GB12, LSQ1, GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, H14, H16

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

ISSUES

The principle of the development has been accepted by planning permission 99/0231/CH. The distance and relationship between the proposed extension and the neighbouring property remains unaltered.

The main consideration therefore is whether the amendment to the boundary and relationship between the 2 storey extension and the boundary results in any harm to the character and appearance of the area.

Due to its angle the boundary is in excess of 1m at the front part of the extension (1.15m) but less than 1m (0.8m) towards the rear part of the extension. It is considered that notwithstanding part of the boundary is within 1m the same visual separation would be retained as was envisaged by the previous planning permission which was for an identical extension. As a mean distance of 1m to the boundary would still be retained it is considered that the proposal still complies with the objectives of policy H16 of the Local plan.

On the basis of the above it is considered that the proposal satisfies all relevant Local Plan policies and is therefore recommended for approval.

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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

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

2001/802/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     11/05/01     Decide by Date:     05/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont Common

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS C STAPLETON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

86/219/CH     Alterations, front porch and single storey side / rear extension, approved.

86/1243/CH     Single storey rear extension, approved.

THE APPLICATION

1.     The single storey front extension would project forwards by 1.3m to be level with the existing porch area with an eaves height of 2.25m with a pitched roof over that reaches a height of 3.6m.  

2.     Over the existing porch area a first floor extension is proposed.  This would have a floor area of 3.1m (width) by 1.3m (forward projection) with a ridge height at 6.25m (the main ridge is at a height of 8.2m).

3.     To the rear it is proposed to demolish two flat roofed structures and construct a two-storey side / rear extension.  This extension would be 1.65m deep at ground floor level and 5.35m at first floor level (projecting 1.7m beyond the rear elevation of the existing dwelling), 3.2m in width with an eaves height to match the existing to a ridge at 6.6m.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

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): Policies GC3 & TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The design of the extensions is considered to be acceptable and would not appear out of character with the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and would not appear intrusive in the street scene.  The first floor front extension is to be constructed 1m away from the joint boundary with the neighbouring property, this is in accordance with Policy.  However, the first floor of the two-storey side / rear extension is to be less than 1m from the boundary.  Although this is usually contrary to Policy, it is considered that an exception could be made in this instance.  Given the positioning of the neighbouring property (fronting onto Hedgerow rather than Llanbury Close and set to the rear of the application site) and the positioning of No.7 in relation to the other dwellings within Llanbury Close, it is considered that the situation is such that the extensions would not result in the dwelling coalescing with other buildings.  As such, no objections are raised under Policies GC1, H11, H13, H15, H16 & H17.

2.     The proximity of the two-storey side / rear extension to the boundary also has implications with regard to the impact the extensions would have upon the property in ‘Hedgerow’, with particular attention being paid as to whether the extensions would appear overbearing and whether the bedroom window would lead to extra overlooking and loss of privacy.  The dwelling in ‘Hedgerow’ has a single storey rear extension which has its principal windows facing to the rear, (although a high-level side window is present), the dwelling has an obscure glazed window on the flank elevation at first floor level that serves a bathroom together with bedroom windows on the rear elevation.  When viewed from the first floor bedroom windows, most notably that closest to the boundary, the side / rear extension would be visible.  It is however not considered that the proposed extension would have an overbearing appearance sufficient to justify a refusal, noting that much of the extension would be viewed against the backdrop of the existing dwelling.  While overlooking from the proposed bedroom window could potentially permit overlooking into the rear windows of the neighbour, it is considered that as the overlooking would have to occur at a relatively acute angle with the predominant view down the garden, no objections are to be raised to this aspect of the scheme.   A condition to restrict the installation of additional window in the flank elevation could also be included to preserve the amenities of the neighbouring property.  It is not considered that the proposals would have an adverse impact upon No.6 Llanbury Close.

3.     No objections are raised under TR11 and TR16, sufficient parking is provided on site to comply with Policy.

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 W elevation of two-storey side / rear extension.

2001/811/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

Date Received:     11/05/01     Decide by Date:     05/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR M WRIGHT

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

THE APPLICATION

It is proposed to construct a single storey front extension to provide a double garage with accommodation in the roof lit by a small flat roofed dormer in the north-western elevation and a small pitched roofed dormer in the northeastern elevation. The extension would measure 7.4m long by 6.4m in maximum width with an apex height of 5.7m. An existing detached garage adjacent to the northeastern elevation would be demolished and replaced with a two-storey side extension measuring 4.8m wide by 9.7m deep returning across the rear as a single storey extension for a depth of 2.9m and a width of 5.4m with a mono pitch roof. The side extension would have a ridge running at 900 to the main house and present a hip detail to the rear elevation. The first floor flank wall would be approximately 1m from the common boundary with the property to the north-east.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from neighbouring property objecting on the grounds of

–     loss of privacy due to obscure glazed window and entrance door facing property;

-     be up to the boundary affecting existing hedging;

-     would greatly extend a reasonably sized property out of proportion;

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H14, H15, H16, 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 appear no more obtrusive or overbearing when viewed from any nearby dwellings than is the existing situation. There should be no loss of day and sunlight to neighbouring properties.

3.     The proposed two-storey side extension would not appear over-bearing from the neighbouring property to the North-east which has no windows in its southern flank elevation and the extension would not extend beyond the rear of that property. The flank wall would be a minimum 1.0m from this common side boundary, which is demarcated by the existing flank wall of the neighbours single storey side extension and hedge planting on the applicants side of the boundary.  

4.     The houses are set back approximately 20m from the highway boundary beyond extensively landscaped front gardens, the extension would not be incongruous in the street scene. There would be no demonstrable harm caused to the amenities of the adjacent dwellings. The proposal therefore meets the requirements of Policies GC1, GC3, H14 and H15.

5.     In relation to the neighbours comments the extension would be 1m from the boundary and any planting that would be lost would be on the applicant’s side of the boundary. The new first floor window would be obscure glazed and the door would be at ground floor level and would open onto the brick flank wall which demarcates the boundary.

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

7.     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 southwestern elevation of front extension.

(3) C174A No additional windows in first floor of north-east elevation of two storey side extension.

(4) The window at first floor level in the north-eastern elevation of the two storey side extension hereby approved shall not be glazed other than with obscured glass at any time.

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

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

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

(1) INFORMATIVE - You are advised that the north point is incorrectly shown on the submitted drawing, and that the front elevation of the dwelling faces a north-north-west direction rather than a westerly direction. This has been reflected in the above conditons.

2001/815/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     14/05/01     Decide by Date:     08/07/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Common

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      ANDREW ILLING

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/426/56     Garage, permitted development.

AM/665/70     Garage, approved.

THE APPLICATION

1.     At the rear of the property a single storey rear extension is proposed.  This would be 2.25m in depth and would be 8.5m in width (the existing dwelling is 6.85m wide).  It is proposed to have a mono pitched roof over which would meet the existing dwelling at a height of approximately 3.5m in height.  Over part of this rear extension a first floor extension is proposed to form an enlarged bathroom.  This would be 2.25m deep with its southern most flank elevation extending off the existing flank elevation of the dwelling.

2.     The main part of the application involves a two-storey side / front extension on the southern elevation, (there is at present an existing single storey structure on this elevation).  This part of the proposal would have a forward projection of 1m at a width of 4.3m, this aspect would have a roof with a gabled end with eaves height at approximately 4.3m with the ridge at approximately 6.3m.  This extension would extend to the rear for a distance of 4.7m, at this point, due to the tapering nature of the boundary, the extension would then step in a distance of 1m.  The extension would be 3m in width for a depth of approximately 3.6m.  Again, due to the tapering nature of the site the single storey rear extension noted above would be set in 0.75m from the flank elevation of the ground floor element of the two-storey extension.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend refusal – insufficient space for a two-storey extension from the boundary line.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter submitted with the application from the applicants –

1.     Although at difference with the Council’s Policy, the tapering nature of the site and the fact that at the front the extension is 1.65m away from the boundary, the angled position of no.76 which detracts from the straight street scene and the actual distance of the house at no.76 from the boundary on its site, the proposals would not give the appearance of cramped.

2.     I would also point out that extensions at nos.70 and 97 Hundred Acres Lane, the latter being exactly opposite my house, have already been approved and constructed totally and for their full length on the boundary line.

3.     There is also a similar one at 24 Hundred Acres Lane and this shows that there are already examples of two-storey extensions on the boundary in this vicinity and giving a far worse picture than that which is proposed in this application.

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): Policies GC3 & TR16.

ISSUES

1.     In terms of the impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring properties it is not considered that the single storey rear extension would have an adverse impact on the adjoining property, No.72.  In this respect it is noted that the neighbouring property has a lean-to conservatory that projects roughly the same distance as does that proposed.  More concern however is expressed regarding the impact upon No.76, this property is set at an angle to No.74.  The concern with regard to the neighbour is whether the extension would have an unacceptably overbearing appearance, bearing in mind the proximity to the boundary of the two-storey element.  It is, however, considered that the impact upon the neighbouring property would not be so significant to warrant a refusal on these grounds in this instance.  As such, no objections are raised to the proposal under Polices GC2, GC3, H13(i) and H14.

2.     Policy H11 states that there should be a ‘minimum distance of 1m between the flank elevation(s) at or above first floor level...and the boundary of the dwelling’s curtilage’.  At two points this proposal contravenes this Policy.  The Policy also states a number of exceptions that may be made to this general rule.  These are where the boundary abuts a public highway, an open field, open countryside, a park or any other open situation that would prevent the dwelling from coalescing with another dwelling or any other building.  It is not considered that the proposal and the characteristics of the plot are such that any of the exceptions would apply in this instance.  The applicant has identified a number of other instances in the locality where the first floor is within 1m of the boundary.  These have all been noted and have been duly considered, however, it is not considered that they are sufficient to outweigh the clear Policy objections.  In this respect it is noted that the extensions noted by the applicant all pre-date the current Local Plan.

3.     There are no adverse car parking issues, the garage together with two spaces on the forecourt are sufficient to comply with policy.

4.     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) Policy H11 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997 requires a minimum distance of 1 metre between the boundary of the dwelling's curtilage and the first floor flank elevation of an extension, in order to prevent the appearance of coalescence between neighbouring detached or semi-detached dwellings.  The proposed extension to the side of this property fails to maintain a minimum distance of 1 metre.  As such the extended dwelling would have a cramped appearance in the street scene and would be contrary to the requirements of policy H11.

2001/825/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     15/05/01     Decide by Date:     09/07/01

Parish:     Amersham - Little Chalfont     Ward:     Little Chalfont

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS H DAVIES (CO AGENTS)

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Adjoining Green Belt

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/592/49     Garage, approved and constructed.

Application at 65 Oakington Avenue –

99/1404/CH     Single storey rear extension, approved and implemented.

Application at 61 Oakington Avenue -

98/1085/CH     Single storey rear extension, approved, not implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The proposed single storey rear extension would project 4.5m to the rear of the existing dwelling and would effectively cover the entire width of the dwelling, a distance of approximately 10.5m.  The extension would be 2.5m in height to the eaves and would have a pitched roof to a height of 3.5m with an area of flat roof behind.

PARISH COUNCIL

Recommend approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from agent received with the application –

1.     The proposal has been designed to match in with the existing house by using facing brickwork for the elevations with a crown roof to give the appearance of a pitched tiled roof.

2.     We therefore believe that the proposal will not appear to be obtrusive and will blend in with the existing house and other extensions that have been constructed on adjoining properties.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H13, G14, 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, although relatively deep at 4.5m is considered to respect the scale and proportions of the existing plot and, being at the rear would not have and adverse impact upon the street scene.

2.     The main issue is considered to be the impact upon the neighbouring property.  While in many instances a rear extension in a position such as that proposed and such a depth may raise objections, however, in this respect it is noted that a similarly designed extension was approved under 99/1404/CH at the neighbouring property, No.65.  Given this previous approval and, given the extant permission for a 3m deep rear extension to No.61, it is considered that, on balance, a refusal could not be justified.

3.     Sufficient car parking provision is available on site to comply with Policy.

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 eastern elevation of extension.

(4) C134 Single plan amended by plan (no 2490/1B) received on 7/6/01

(1) INFORMATIVE - You are advised of your obligations under The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 with regard to the flank elevation of the extension being constructed on the boundary.

2001/828/CH

Case Officer:      Keith Musgrave

Date Received:     16/05/01     Decide by Date:     10/07/01

Parish:     Amersham - Little Chalfont     Ward:     Little Chalfont

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

Applicant:      MRS BRUNEN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Identified Housing Site - Local Plan H2

Unclassified road

Tree Preservation Order

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

The Amersham Rural District Council (Nightingales Cottage, Little Chalfont) Tree Preservation Order, 1968 (No 45/68) covering an area of trees at what is now The Hawthorns, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont.

The Chiltern District Council (Land at Nightingales Cottage, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont) Tree Preservation Order 1995 (No 6 of 1995) an area of trees at what is now The Hawthorns, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont.

96/0150/CH     Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 11 detached houses and garages and a terrace of 3 houses and garages served by an altered vehicular access. Conditional permission.

96/0569/CH     Erection of a terrace of 3 houses and garages served by an altered vehicular access (amendment to 96/0150/CH). Conditional permission.

96/1111/CH     Felling of two sycamores and four conifers, removal of a limb from a pine, crown lifting of two cedars, a beech and a conifer, and minor tidying of an oak. Conditional permission.

98/0253/CH     Lopping of a branch and crown reduction of an oak tree. (16 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

98/0287/CH     Crown reduction of a hawthorn and a beech. (9 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

99/1979/CH     Crown thinning of two limes and reduction of two branches of a pine. (3 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

99/1980/CH     Crown reduction of four cypresses and removal of broken branches from two limes. (5 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

00/0323/CH     Lopping of a yew and a beech, and crown reduction of three hollies and four Thujas. (7 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

00/0324/CH     Felling of two cypresses, pruning back of a cotoneaster, a yew and a cedar, and crown reduction of two spruces, a Douglas fir and four yews. (12 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

00/0989/CH     Felling of two sycamores and crown reduction of two oaks, a laurel and a hazel. (2 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

00/1665/CH     Felling of seven cypresses. (5 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

01/0480/CH     Crown thinning of a yew and a cotoneaster, and crown thinning of a spruce. (12 The Hawthorns). Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

Initially for felling of a spruce – later amended to crown thinning of spruce by 30%.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommended approval – subject to Forestry Officer approval.

REPRESENTATIONS

Agent:     Reason for work is to improve light availability into house and garden – to try and make the tree less oppressive.

Letter from adjacent property concerned about loss of spruce [appears to have prompted amended application].

CONSULTATIONS

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser:     Whole development of The Hawthorns covered by area TPO – therefore all trees on site at time of TPO protected irrespective of size and quality, including many not of suitable quality for individual protection - intention would be to replace general TPO with more specific Order in due course -most of trees remaining in rear gardens of properties providing some screening from surrounding buildings.

Considerable tree surgery to trees in rear garden last year under 00/0324/CH – further surgery permitted under recent application 01/0480/CH.

Norway spruce – on side boundary of rear garden with no 12 - few metres from rear boundary – about 12m high – once topped – 20% crown thinning approved under 01/0480/CH – increase to 30% would have little effect on appearance of tree.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policy TW2 

ISSUES

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

2.     It is considered that the slight increase in the extent of the proposed crown thinning of the spruce would have little effect on the appearance of the tree.

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

(2) The tree surgery hereby approved shall not exceed crown thinning of the spruce by 30%.

Reason: In order to maintain, as far as possible, the amenity value of the tree and the special character of the area which were the reasons for the making of the Tree Preservation Order.

(1) INFORMATIVE -  I160 Trees - Tree works to British Standard                                     

(2) INFORMATIVE - I211 Tree Work - Branch Removal                                                  

2001/833/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     16/05/01     Decide by Date:     10/07/01

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

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS E KINSEY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Class C Road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/1515/66     Garage, approved.

AM/1892/68     Additions, approved.

THE APPLICATION

The side extension would be 2.8m in width and would be 13m in depth (extending from the front of the existing hallway to the rear studio area (part of which would be redeveloped to form a larger family room).  To the rear of the existing dwelling the extension also projects 3.42m and at this point the extension would be 5.45m in width.  The extension would be single storey with an eaves height of 2.25m, at the front the existing pitched roof would be carried across to form a false pitched roof.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, 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 & TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The extension is similar in design to that approved under reference 91/697/CH, which was not implemented.  It is considered that the impact upon the neighbouring property has not materially altered, given that the previous application was deemed acceptable, no objections are raised with regard to the impact upon their amenities.  

2.     When viewed from Burtons Lane the current application appears less bulky than the previous due to the altered roof design.  Whilst Burtons Lane in general is characterised by spacious plots, given the previous approval it is again not considered that an objection is raised to the impact upon the street scene.

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 Northern elevation of extension.

2001/834/CH

Case Officer:      James Chatfield

Date Received:     17/05/01     Decide by Date:     11/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Austenwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      CREEBRAY LIMITED

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Mineral Consultation Area

Dwellings

Total New Dwellings - proposed:          1

Total Dwellings - displaced/demolished:     1

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

01/0276/CH     Redevelopment of site to provide detached house with integral garage (amendment to planning permission 99/1110/CH). Approved.

THE APPLICATION

Scheme is an amendment to planning permission 01/276/CH. The dwelling is to remain the same as previously approved except for the inclusion of two dormer windows in the front elevation. Each dormer is to be 1.2m wide, and 1.3m high with a flat roof.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

CONSULTATIONS    

District Engineer: no objection subject to condtions.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H4, H11, H12, H18, TR11, and TR16.

ISSUES

1     The proposed dormer windows are relatively small and subordinate in size and scale to the roof area. No adverse effect on the street scene.

2     The neighbouring residents opposite the site would not suffer from any further loss of privacy.

3     No further issues arise.

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

(3) C296 Exclusion of Permitted Development in Classes A to C , Part 1

(4) C177 Obscure glass in multiple windows in E & W elevation - 1st floor only

(5) C173A  No additional windows in first floor of E or W elevation of dwelling

(6) C452 Garaging/Parking as specified on plan no. 00.1888-01 received on 17/5/01

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

2001/836/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     16/05/01     Decide by Date:     10/07/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Town

App Type:     Application under Advertisement Regulations

Applicant:      ATKINSONS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Amersham Old Town Conservation Area

Shopping area - not Principal Shopping Frontage

Ground floor residential use Amersham Old town and Chalfont St Giles

Traffic calming scheme for Amersham Old Town

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

2001/0583/CH: Retention of non-illuminated projecting sign – Conditional consent.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the installation of a non-illuminated double-sided painted timber hanging sign 0.7m x 0.51m mounted on a 0.65m long wrought iron bracket.  The sign is located between 2 of the first floor windows, the bracket being positioned centrally between the windows, the bottom of the sign being level with the cill of the first floor windows.  

TOWN COUNCIL

Approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter received expressing support for the proposal.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, CA1, LB1, A1.

ISSUES

1.     The application premises is a grade II listed building located in the Amersham Old Town Conservation Area wherein all non-illuminated advertising signs should be of a suitable design, well-positioned on the building, not unduly prominent and should not raise any public safety concerns.  In addition the sign should not contribute to visual clutter in the streetscene and should not harm amenity.

2.     In this case the sign is a traditional timber signwritten hanging sign that is positioned appropriately and gives no cause for concern having regard to the criteria in the relevant policy.  It should be noted that there are numerous other examples of similarly styled and positioned signs within the conservation area.  No objections.  

3.     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) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

2001/837/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     16/05/01     Decide by Date:     10/07/01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham Town

App Type:     Application for Listed Building Consent

Applicant:      ATKINSONS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Amersham Old Town Conservation Area

Shopping area - not Principal Shopping Frontage

Ground floor residential use Amersham Old town and Chalfont St Giles

Traffic calming scheme for Amersham Old Town

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

2001/0583/CH: Retention of non-illuminated projecting sign – Conditional consent.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the installation of a non-illuminated double-sided painted timber hanging sign 0.7m x 0.51m mounted on a 0.65m long wrought iron bracket.  The sign is located between 2 of the first floor windows, the bracket being positioned centrally between the windows, the bottom of the sign being level with the cill of the first floor windows.  

TOWN COUNCIL

Approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter received expressing support for the proposal.

CONSULTATIONS

Historic Buildings Officer: There have been discussions about this, and I would have preferred the sign to be lower down, if possible on the fascia, to avoid interfering with the fine first floor elevation. However this was not found to be practicable, partly because of the existing Post Office sign. I would therefore not object to the present proposal on condition that the bracket is fixed with minimum damage to the facing brickwork.

POLICIES

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

ISSUES

1.     The application premises is a grade II listed building located in the Amersham Old Town Conservation Area.  The sign is a traditional timber signwritten hanging sign that is positioned appropriately given the existing constraints regarding other features on the front elevation.  The design is deemed appropriate to the style of building and gives no cause for concern having regard to the impact on the character of the listed building.  It should be noted that there are numerous other examples of similarly styled and positioned signs on listed buildings within the conservation area.  No objections.  

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) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

2001/846/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     18/05/01     Decide by Date:     12/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Austenwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR MRS R G MOODY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

93/1032/CH   Rear conservatory.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

A 1m deep single-storey front extension across the full width of the existing two storey front projection. This includes the relocation of the garage door forwards with flank walls either side and an open porch supported by brick pier and hipped-pitched roof at 3.3m above ground level. Aloft the hipped roof of the two-storey element is to be gabled to 7.4m (level with that of the main roof ridge) and the two half dormer windows to the front elevation are to be gabled (matching the angle of the two-storey element) each 5.8m above the ground. The front bay is to be given a hipped-pitched roof at 3.1m.

To the south west side of the property exists a 6.1m long and 2.05m wide single-storey extension proposed to be capped with a hipped-pitched roof at 3.3m. While the two right-hand side rear windows are to gain gabled roofs pitched at 6.1m.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, H11, H13, H14, H15, H16, H17, 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 property is in the corner of a leafy close in the built up area of Chalfont St. Peter, where most of the works to it constitute incremental development to alter the appearance of the property. Both front and rear gardens are well landscaped by mature vegetation screening most of these aesthetic alterations from neighbouring property in accordance with Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14.

2.     Other than the single storey front extension, all other developments are pitching already formed roofs and therefore are considered acceptable under Local Plan Policy GC1 and H15.

3.     The single-storey front extension, projects forwards an existing single integral garage without depleting the amply gravel forecourt. Parking standards thus are unchanged and comply with. 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

2001/850/CH

Case Officer:      Mark Spragg

Date Received:     21/05/01     Decide by Date:     15/07/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     St Marys

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      PUNCH RETAIL LTD

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Chesham Conservation Area

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

River Chess & River Misbourne - area liable to flood

Class A Road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

88/2819/CH: Alterations and single storey extension on south west elevation –conditional permission – implemented

00/1893/CH:  Single storey extension to south east elevation and new entrance lobby on north west elevation - implemented

THE APPLICATION

Permission is sought retrospectively for the retention of an air conditioning unit, duct work, 3 condenser units and a kitchen extractor unit at the rear of the Red Lion Public House. The new air conditioning unit, ductwork etc was installed as part of the refurbishment of the public house, which included an extension to the car park elevation of the building. The extension was approved under permission 2000/1893/CH, however, no details of the additional works were provided as part of the application and therefore consent is now sought retrospectively for these additions. In seeking to minimise the impact of the unit and ductwork an enclosure and fencing is proposed.   

The proposed enclosure is shown to be 2.8m high, with a floor area of approximately 12 sqm. The proposed fence would be 0.6m high, extending 11.5m along a single storey flat roof.

TOWN/PARISH COUNCIL

No objections

REPRESENTATIONS

2 letters were received, the comments made are summarised as follows:

CONSULTATIONS

Environmental Services – A notice has been served under Environmental Health legislation relating to noise abatement and subject to condition have no objection

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GC7, CA1 and CA2

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

ISSUES

The application site is a public house located in the built-up area of Chesham, within the Conservation Area, where there is no objection in principle to the extension of such premises, subject to compliance with relevant policies of the Adopted Local Plan.

The proposed development is located within the rear yard of the premises. Given its siting at the rear the proposed developments would be screened from public views from Germain Street and from the pub car park. As a result it is not considered that any harm would result to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.  

The rear of the public house adjoins No 10 Germain Street whose flank wall extends along part of the boundary. A 1.8m high rear garden wall extends along the remainder of the boundary. The adjoining property is a 2 storey dwelling situated approximately 0.5m below the level of the public house.

The proposal seeks to minimise the impact of the conditioning unit and ducting upon the amenities of the 10 Germain Street. The enclosure would extend approximately 0.6m above the height of the adjacent boundary wall at its closest point, however it would protrude only 2m beyond the rear of No 10 and would only be visible at an acute angle from the rear windows of that property and would have the appearance of a modest outbuilding. It is not considered that the proposal would result in any significant loss of light to the neighbouring property..

The proposed fencing to be located on the existing single storey flat roof part of the application building would extend 0.6m above the roof height and would have the benefit of screening the duct work. Whilst the fencing would be visible from the rear of the adjoining property it is not considered that it would be unduly prominent or result in any loss of amenity to the occupiers of that property. Similarly the additional 

condenser units and extract units located on the rear wall of the pub are considered appropriate in the context of their location at the rear of the public house and would not appear unduly visible from No 10.

Environmental Services have served a notice to restrict noise from any plant an equipment at the boundary with No 10 Germain Street. As such no further conditions are considered necessary and no objection is raised by Environmental Health..  

Whilst a number of matters have been raised by the occupants of No 10 Germain Street relating to maintenance and drainage it is not considered that an objection to the development on these grounds would be sufficient to justify a refusal of this application.  Matters relating to undue noise arising from the kitchen extractor would be controlled by Environmental Health legislation.  

On the basis of the above it is considered that the proposal complies with the relevant Local Plan policies and is therefore recommended for approval.

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) The air conditioning unit and duct work shall be removed unless within a period of 3 months from the date of this permission the enclosure and fencing is erected in accordance with the details hereby approved or otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to protect the amenities of the adjoining property.

(1) INFORMATIVE - The applicant is reminded that Environmental Health have served a Notice in respect of the site and should ensure that the  requirements of that notice are met.

2001/854/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     21/05/01     Decide by Date:     15/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont Common

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR & MRS G STEPHENS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Unclassified road

Colne Valley Park

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

98/1077/CH   Two storey side extension and detached domestic double garage.   Conditional permission.

01/0358/CH    2 Newlands View (adjacent).  Rear conservatory.  Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

A rear conservatory 3.85m wide and 3.05m deep with a hipped roof to 3.2m.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring residents raising no objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GB13, H13, H14, H15, H16, R15, 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 is in the Colne Valley Park forming part of the London Metropolitan Green Belt and in conjunction with the two-storey side extension, increases the floorspace of the original property by 63.5%. The 1.5m open ranch fencing will expose the conservatory to the fields to the rear but it will appear small scale and subordinate on the elevation of the property. Furthermore the structure will not be out of character with the existing built form. No objections under Local Plan Policy GC1, GB13 and H15.

2.     The panels of 1.8m high close board fencing which currently separate the immediate private amenity space from neighbouring semi ‘Newland View’ is to be replaced by the a flank wall some 3m deep and between 2.7 and 3.4m high. This is not considered to reduce daylight or sunlight to an unacceptable degree to the rear windows of No. 2 ‘Newlands View’ even if a matching rear conservatory (granted permission 01/0358/CH) were not constructed. The proposal is considered acceptable under Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     The detached double garage constructed under 98/1077/CH sits beyond an ample forecourt that together will cater for more than the 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

2001/855/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     21/05/01     Decide by Date:     15/07/01

Parish:     Amersham - Little Chalfont     Ward:     Little Chalfont

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MRS N FOUHY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

00/0857/CH   Rear dormer and single storey extension.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

A single storey extension 3.85m deep and 2.2m wide, to the side of the single storey rear extension, which was granted permission under application 88/3217/CH. The structure is completed with a fake-hipped roof to match at 3.5m.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval.

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 extension is to the rear side of a semi-detached property in the built up area of Little Chalfont and although it inhibits vehicular access to the detached rear garage, can still provide adequate off street parking. Local Plan Policy TR11 and TR16 are satisfied by the front/side driveway and forecourt.

2.     The site, size and design of the structure adhere to Local Plan Policy GC1 and H15 where it is considered to be subordinate and in proportion to the existing dwellinghouse.

3.     Neighbouring property No. 21 has a side door and obscured windows that remain unaffected by this extension. The structure will be out of view of neighbours to the east and the south by virtue of its position to the side of the property beyond 2m rear/side boundary hedging and the detached garage. As such no objections can be raised in terms of detriment to amenity.

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) C174 No additional windows in west elevation of extension

2001/856/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     18/05/01     Decide by Date:     12/07/01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR & MRS B FABIA

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

River Chess & River Misbourne - area liable to flood

Class C Road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/1438/81     Car park and fencing at rear, approved.

CH/1369/84     New bathroom on first floor, permitted development.

THE APPLICATION

1.     The single storey rear extension would be 3.66m deep and would cover the entire width of the dwelling, some 8.2m.  Its eaves height would be approximately 2.55m with a mono pitched roof over to a height of approximately 3.7m.

2.     The front porch would have a floor area of 0.95m by 1.4m, it would have a pitched roof over to a height of approximately 3.1m.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

CONSULTATIONS

Thames Water – no objections.

Three Valleys Water  - no observations or objections.

Environment Agency -

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.     No objections are raised to the design of the extensions (at the time of the site visit the single storey rear extension has been substantially constructed), it is considered that they respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and would not appear out of character within the context of the overall street scene and the size of the plot.

2.     It is not considered that the extensions would have a detrimental impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring property and the garage.  No objections are therefore raised under Policies GC2, GC3, H13(i) and H14.

3.     The rear extension takes the gross floorspace of the dwelling over 120m3, under Policy TR16 this requires the provision of three off-street parking spaces.  The application site currently has a driveway approximately 11m by 4.5m, to the rear of the hardstanding is a number of ancillary structures.  Subject to a condition to show the provision of three off street parking spaces, no objections are raised 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

(3) C202 Garage/Parking Space (for extension) - Plans to be Approved

2001/861/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     21/05/01     Decide by Date:     15/07/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     St Marys

App Type:     Application under Advertisement Regulations

Applicant:      THE BAKERS OVEN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Chesham Conservation Area

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

Shopping area - Principal Shopping Frontage

Shopping area - rear servicing - Chesham

Shopping area - Rear Servicing - Chesham S12 - Proposed Alts

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

87/1805/CH: New shopfront and blind – Conditional permission – Implemented.

87/1806/CH: Externally illuminated fascia sign – Conditional permission – Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the installation of a new brown fascia panel onto which is affixed a 2.5m x 0.63m ‘Bakers Oven’ sign formed from a maroon aluminium face panel into which is set opal perspex lettering.  The sign is to be set 10cm away from the fascia panel mounted on an illuminated back box, which will illuminate the individual letters of the sign.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, A1, A2, CA1.

ISSUES

1.     The application premises is located in the Chesham District Shopping Centre, within the Conservation Area.  The proposed signage is considered to conform to the criteria specified in policy A1 of the Local Plan.

2.     The sign is also deemed to be acceptable having regard to the criteria outlined in policy A2, with particular regard to its location in the Chesham Conservation Area.  Materials are deemed to be acceptable, having particular regard to the existing signage, which is not significantly different from that proposed.

3.     With regard to the method of illumination this is to be static and internal.  The area of the illuminated section of the sign is 1.5 sq.m and therefore the degree of luminance should not exceed 800 candelas per sq.m.  

4.     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) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified

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

2001/865/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     18/05/01     Decide by Date:     12/07/01

Parish:     The Lee     Ward:     Cholesbury & The Lee

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS HAGGART

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a rear conservatory and single storey extension utilising the whole width of the dwelling. The conservatory would measure 4.7m deep and 3.1m high. The single storey extension would measure a maximum depth of 3.7m and constituting a part pitched roof height of 5m whilst continuing the existing roof down for the other part. All external materials would match those of the existing dwelling.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB2, GB4, 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): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within a GB4 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.     Being sited to the rear of the property, the proposal would not have an impact upon the street scene. No objections raised in terms of Policy H13(i).

3.     Having regard to the solid 3m high evergreen hedge on the south eastern boundary of the site and that the neighbouring property Holly Trees has no windows on its flank elevation, the conservatory would have no bearing upon the amenities of this property. The same would apply for the single storey extension having regard to the level of screening on the north western and north eastern boundaries and that no windows are proposed on the north western flank elevation of the extension. No objection raised under Policies GC3, H13(i) and H14.    

4.     The scale, height and design of the proposed extensions would relate well and would be in keeping with the existing dwelling. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

5.     The application has 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

(3) This permission shall relate to the submitted application form and plan no.15/01G, and the amended plan no.15/01H received by the Local Planning Authority on 4th June 2001.

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

2001/866/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     22/05/01     Decide by Date:     16/07/01

Parish:     Latimer     Ward:     Ashley Green & Latimer

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS VINEY

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Class C Road

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Site within 250 m. of active or disused rubbish tip

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

88/3085/CH: Alterations and two storey side/rear extension incorporating garage. Conditional permission. Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a part single storey, part two storey rear extension. The single storey element would measure 6.3m wide and to a leant-to roof height of 3.8m. The two storey element would measure 3.7m wide and to a hipped roof height as existing. Both extensions would have a depth of 2.5m. The two storey extension would be built flush with the existing eastern elevation. The proposal also includes the erection of a chimney on the eastern elevation. The proposed materials would match those of the existing building.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB2, GB5, GB12, 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.     The application site is located within the Green Belt settlement of Botley where there are no objections in principle to the proposed development subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.

2.     As the proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the property, no impact would be had upon the street scene. No objections raised in terms of Policy H13(ii).

3.     The neighbouring property No.222 is set forward of the application site, and as the proposed extension would only be 2.5m deep it is not considered that it would have an impact upon the amenities of this property. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13(i) and H15.

4.     The built form of the existing rear elevation would not be extended. It is therefore considered that the scale, height and design of the extension would characterise the existing dwelling. No objections raised ion terms of Policies GC1 and H15.

5.     The site satisfies the parking requirements of the Council. No objections 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

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

(4) The proposed window to be inserted in the eastern elevation of the existing dwelling shall not be glazed other than with obscured glass, at any time.

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

2001/868/CH

Case Officer:      Tony Clements

Date Received:     22/05/01     Decide by Date:     16/07/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Great Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS BROWN

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Great Missenden Conservation Area

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Adjoining Green Belt

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

River Chess & River Misbourne - area liable to flood

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

94/0369/CH: Demolish sheds, alterations and change of use of outbuildings to residential; convert ground floor of existing building into 2 workshops and first floor to ancillary residential accommodation together with new vehicular access, parking and turning area – Conditional permission – Implemented.

95/1068/CH: Demolish industrial building, erect garden shed and use of land as part of residential curtilage – Conditional permission – Implemented.

96/0102/CH: Erect garden shed – Conditional permission – Implemented.

96/1196/CH: Erect 1.65m high front boundary wall and replacement entrance gates – Conditional permission – Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes the erection of a first floor rear extension 6.5m x 2.8m above an existing lean to mono pitch roof.  The rear elevation takes the form of a pair of gables 6.0m to the apex of each (300mm below the ridgeline of the main roof) with a central valley between.  There are 2 first floor windows.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H11, H13, H15, H16, CA1, 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 Great Missenden Conservation Area, which is excluded from the Green Belt, wherein extensions to dwellings are acceptable in principle subject to all proposals either preserving or enhancing the character of the Conservation Area and to there being no other objection to relevant local plan policies.

2.     The extension has been sympathetically designed such that it is entirely appropriate to the dwelling and does not appear out of scale or out of character.  The side elevation abuts the boundary of the curtilage, however this is not problematic as the boundary adjoins a public highway and therefore no danger of visual coalescence occurs.  No objection is raised having regard to the impact on the character of the Conservation Area, which is preserved by the proposal.

3.     The rear elevation contains 2 small first floor windows, one serving an en-suite bathroom and one serving the extended bedroom.  There is an 8.0m margin between the rear elevation and the boundary, which is delimited by a 2.0m close-boarded fence, abutting which is a sycamore tree with a laburnum growing up alongside it.  There is a back to back distance between the proposed extension and the adjoining house to the rear of 23.0m, which given the size and type of facing windows (bathroom and bedroom in each of the elevations) is considered adequate to maintain acceptable levels of privacy.  No objections.

4.     This proposal has no parking implications.

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) C176 Obscure glass in single window in rear elevation

2001/869/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     22/05/01     Decide by Date:     16/07/01

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

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      R J L CLARK

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/2162/60     Outline application approved for a house and garage.

AM/195/62     Reserved matters approved for a bungalow and garage.

AM/884/65     Addition new bungalow, approved.

CH/1765/79     First floor extension to provide three bedrooms, refused.

THE APPLICATION

The proposed rear conservatory would be 3.459m deep and 5.4m in width, 2.1m to its eaves and 2.9m at its highest point.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, LSQ1, GB12, H11, 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 & TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The design of the conservatory is considered acceptable in relation to both the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and the characteristics of the plot.  The conservatory should not be intrusive when viewed within the context of the street scene.

2.     While visible from the neighbouring property it is not considered that the proposed conservatory would have a significantly adverse impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring property to justify a refusal.  In this respect it is noted that ‘Whitegates’ is set at a lower level than the neighbouring property, with the neighbouring property set closer to the roadside than ‘Whitegates’.

3.     No objections are raised under Policies TR11 and TR16, three spaces are provided for at the front of the property.

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

2001/872/CH

Case Officer:      Sarah Moss

Date Received:     22/05/01     Decide by Date:     16/07/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Waterside

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

Applicant:      MR G MIDDLETON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

River Chess & River Misbourne - area liable to flood

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

C/41/66     Change of Use of land from agriculture / horticulture to riding establishment. Conditional permission. Not implemented.

CH/1239/83     Extension and infill replacement horse boxes to existing stables. Conditional Permission. Implemented.

95/1311/CH     Application for Certificate of existing lawful use relating to the use of the site for motor vehicle repairs, sales, car hire and breakdown recovery. Granted in relation to use of hatched building for vehicle repairs and servicing and the surrounding land for right of way and ancillary parking. Refused in relation to use of hatched building for car sales, car hire and breakdown and recovery.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a lawful development certificate relating to the use of the land for the parking of motor vehicles which are unrelated to the lawful use for the parking of vehicles ancillary to the vehicle servicing and repair workshops.

TOWN COUNCIL

The Committee have no comments to make with respect to this application.