Meeting documents

2001/30/TC

Case Officer:      Keith Musgrave

Date Received:     06/06/01     Decide by Date:     18/07/01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     St Marys

App Type:     Work to unpreserved trees in Conservation Area

Applicant:      MR BAKER - CAGEX LTD

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Chesham Conservation Area

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

93/0028/TC     Felling of a cedar and an apple. (The Bury Farm). No TPO made.

94/0013/TC     Crown reduction of two yew trees. (Unit 3, Bury Farm). No TPO made.

95/0028/TC     Crown reduction of three oaks and a poplar. (The Bury Cottage). No TPO made.

95/0047/TC     Removal of an ash, four purple plums and a cypress. (The Gold Top Centre). No TPO made.

98/0026/TC     Felling of a chestnut and a birch and lopping of two branches of a chestnut. (The Bury Farm). No TPO made.

99/0033/TC     Repollarding of a poplar tree and crown reduction of an ash tree. (The Bury Cottage). No TPO made.

00/0021/TC     Crown reduction of a yew, a Robinia and four cypresses, and crown thinning of two yews. (Straddlestones Barn). No TPO made.

01/0007/TC     Topping of a birch tree. (Stable House). No TPO made.

THE APPLICATION

Cutting down to ground level of two trunks of a mountain ash.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections subject to the views of the Forestry Officer.

REPRESENTATIONS

Applicant:     Two trunks growing from old stump previously cut down – damaging tiled roof and roots undermining building – access required for scaffolding to repair roof – no replanting necessary as 30plus other trees within 50m radius.

Chesham Town Tree Warden:     Supports application and regards trees as weeds – too near adjacent buildings and endangering roof structure – suggests proactive tree management policy for site treating whole of former farm as one unit.

CONSULTATIONS

District Forestry and Landscape Adviser:     Two stems of an ash tree (not mountain ash/rowan) growing very close to old farm building now used for commercial purposes – appears to be coppice re-growth – stems 0.5-1.0 metres from building – branches touching roof of building – problems likely to increase with time – sensible to remove tree – many other trees in surrounding garden area owned by The Bury Farm House.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policy CA5 

ISSUES

1.     The ash tree is situated close to the rear of an old farm building now used for commercial purposes and there is limited visibility of the two stems from public viewpoints.

2.     The ash tree is causing damage to the building and it is considered that the tree does not make a significant contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. A Tree Preservation Order would therefore not be appropriate.

3.     There are a number of other trees in the vicinity so it is considered that it would not be appropriate to request replacement planting.

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

RECOMMENDATION: That a TPO shall not be made; no replacements requested

(1) INFORMATIVE - You are reminded that this decision relates only to the planning aspects of your notification and that the separate permission of the owners of the tree would be required for any work beyond your boundary.

2001/827/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

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

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Great Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      R THOMPSON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Site within 250 m. of active or disused rubbish tip

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/2048/79   Loft conversion. Refused – the proposal represents an undesirable addition to the dwelling by reason of the size and position of the dormer windows. Adverse effect upon the scale and appearance of the dwelling.

CH/202/80   Construction of dormer windows for rooms in roof space. Conditional permission – implemented.  

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a part two storey/ part single storey front extension, a single storey rear extension, a rear conservatory and a detached domestic garage to the front of the property. The lower level element of the front extension is to be part sunk into the ground and is to measure 6.25m wide by part 4m/ part 7.4m deep. The ground floor element of the front extension is to measure 6.25m wide by 9.5m deep. It is to have a chimneybreast measuring 650mm by 1.55m on the east flank elevation. The roof pitch of the front element of the proposed works is to be 6.4m high at the front of the extension (the ground slopes upwards to the rear of the property). The single storey rear extension is to measure 9.1m deep and 5.85m wide, with the rear half of the extension stepped in by approximately 950mm, but maintaining a width of 5.85m. It is to measure 4.5m high to the top of half pitched roof. The rear conservatory is to measure 3.55m by 5.2m and 4.2m high to the top of the pitched roof. The detached domestic garage is to measure 4.5m wide by 5.4m deep and 3.2m high to the top of the pitched roof.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections    

REPRESENTATIONS

2 letters received - 1 from the occupiers of the neighbouring dwelling, Beeches, with no objections, expressing support for the application, 1 from the occupiers of a nearby property, objecting (letter subsequently withdrawn).

CONSULTATIONS

Environment Agency – No comments.

District Forestry Officer – There is unlikely to be significant damage to the roots of the Leyland Cypresses on the boundary between Celandine and Beech Hanger, to the front of the dwellings, if reasonable care is taken during construction.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB5, LSQ1, 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.     The application site is located within the Green Belt Settlement of Little Kingshill wherein extensions to dwellings are acceptable in principle under the terms of Policy GB5 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan. The other relevant local plan policies should also be complied with.

2.     The proposed rear conservatory will not be detrimental to either of the neighbouring dwellings and will not impact upon the street scene. No objections are raised to it.

3.     The single storey rear extension is, on balance, considered acceptable in terms of its impact upon the neighbouring dwelling, Beech Hanger. Though it is to project to the rear of Beech Hanger by approximately 6.1m, the rear element of the extension, which is 4.5m deep, is set off the boundary by 1.5m, and considering that the eaves level of the element of the extension closest to the boundary fence will only be approximately 300mm higher than the top of the boundary fence, and that the roof of the extension is to slope away from Beech Hanger, the overall impact of the extension is considered acceptable. The extension will not result in a detrimental loss of light for the rear facing habitable room window.

4.     The front extension, though quite bulky, will not have an adverse impact upon the amenities of Beech Hanger as it will be screened from this dwelling by a row of 4m high conifer trees, which form the boundary with Beech Hanger, and some trees and bushes in the curtilage of this dwelling. The extension will not impact upon the other neighbouring dwelling, Beeches, either. By virtue of the side boundary treatments to the front of the dwelling and considering that the dwelling is currently set back from the front of the site curtilage by approximately 30m, the front extension will not be readily visible when travelling along Nags Head Lane. It will only be visible when standing directly in front of the dwelling. As such, it will not have a significant impact upon the street scene. No objections are raised in this respect.

5.     Though the extensions represent a significant increase in the floorspace of the dwelling, the resultant dwelling will respect the overall character of the dwellings in the surrounding Green Belt Settlement of Little Kingshill. Located within this settlement, the proposed extensions will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. No objections are raised in terms of Policies GB5 or LSQ1.

6.     The proposed detached garage is modest in size and subordinate in scale to the original dwelling. It is to replace the existing garage and though slightly larger (it is to measure 4.5m by 5.4m whereas the existing one measures approximately 3m by 5m), it will not detract from the street scene or have any adverse impacts upon the neighbouring dwellings. No objections are raised to it.

7.     Three parking spaces exist within the curtilage of the dwelling and will remain once the new garage has been erected. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 or TR16.

8.     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 plans and the additional information contained in the letter received by the Local Planning Authority on 10 July 2001.

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

(4) C196 Ancillary residential buildings at Celandine - garage

(1) INFORMATIVE You are requested to ensure that reasonable care is taken in the construction of the front extension of the works hereby permitted to avoid significant damage to the roots of the conifer trees adjacent to the site of the front extension.

2001/895/CH

Case Officer:      Ray Martin

Date Received:     25/05/01     Decide by Date:     19/07/01

Parish:     Great Missenden     Ward:     Ballinger & South Heath

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS R HARPER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/0862/76  Single storey rear extension.  Permitted and implemented.

99/0726/CH  Part first floor, part two storey rear extension incorporating balcony and replacement garage.  Withdrawn.

99/1005/CH  Part first floor, part two storey rear extension incorporating balcony and replacement garage.  Permitted, but not yet implemented.  

THE APPLICATION

Proposal comprises two single storey extensions to the dwelling and the erection of a detached garage in front of the dwelling.  The first extension would be located on the south eastern side of the dwelling.  This would be 1.85 metres wide. 6.05 metres deep, with a hipped pitched roof to 4 metres in height. It would be 0.4 metres from the flank boundary of the site.  The second extension would be located at the north western back corner of the dwelling in the location of the existing garage.  This would be 8.45 metres deep and about 3.5 metres wide, with a pitched roof to a height of 3.6 metres. This extension would be located one metre from the site boundary.  The proposed garage would be between 3.2 and 4.3 metres wide, 5.5metres deep, with a pitched roof to 3.1 metres in height. This would be located about 15 metres in front of the dwelling, about 7 metres back from the road, 1.2 metres from the south eastern flank boundary of the site.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GB5, GB12, H13, H14, H15, H17, H20, GC1, GC2, 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 an existing settlement within the Green Belt as defined on the Proposals Map of the Adopted Local Plan wherein extensions and ancillary outbuildings to residential properties can be acceptable in principle.  In this case two single storey extensions and a detached garage are proposed as additions to the existing bungalow and thus, no objection is raised in principle in these terms.

2.     To the north west, the relationship of the proposed addition to the adjoining property is considered to be acceptable.  The extension would be of limited bulk and is of a reasonable distance clear of the adjoining dwelling such that it would not be dominant or overbearing in appearance.  Moreover, it is in the location of an existing garage and a larger addition on this site was permitted, but has not been implemented under reference 99/1005/CH.

3.     To the south east, although the extension is slightly closer to the neighbour, it would still be an adequate distance clear to ensure that it would not be unduly dominant or overbearing in appearance.  It is single storey with a hipped roof sloping away from the boundary.

4.     The proposed garage is small and subordinate to the size of the house.  There are others forward of dwellings in this location and indeed this structure would adjoin a detached garage on the neighbouring plot.

5.     Given the location of the site within an existing settlement, it is not considered that the development would have any adverse impact on the natural scenic beauty of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

6.     There is more than adequate on site parking to meet the Council's standards.

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) C431 Materials of Development to Match Those of Existing Building

2001/901/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     29-May-01     Decide by Date:     23-Jul-01

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      P LYNCH

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/191/79   Erection of garage and conversion of existing garage to living accommodation. Conditional permission – implemented.

CH/2096/79   Extension to dining room to form bay window. Conditional permission – implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for single storey side and first floor extensions, and a pitched roof over the existing rear bay window. The ground floor side extension is to measure 2.35m by 4.1m and 4.65m high to the top of the monopitch roof. The first floor extension is to be constructed above the existing garage. It is to measure 5m by 4.45m and 5.75m high to the top of the pitched roof, with a dormer in both the front and rear elevations, both measuring 1.65m wide and 5.7m high to the top of the pitched roofs. The pitched roof over the rear bay window is to measure 3.4m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

REPRESENTATIONS

1 letter received from the occupier of a neighbouring property, Bennetts Cottage, commenting that some trees that were required to be retained by a condition on permission CH/1204/75 at the rear boundary of no.1 Old Farm Close with Bennetts Cottage were felled in the mid –1980s. The Council required replacement trees to be planted, but as a temporary measure, the occupiers of Bennetts Cottage planted a Leylandii hedge. The trees that were to be planted either never planted or failed to grow. Only the Leylandii hedge, which is to be removed under reference 2000/0915/CH, provides an effective screen. The extension will result in additional overlooking. The letter states that, while there is no fundamental objection to the extension, a condition should be imposed upon any permission granted that large trees  (and not just further replacement saplings) should be planted as originally required by the Council, to provide adequate screening at first floor level when the Leylandii are removed. Ground level screening is already provided by a beech hedge, which should be retained by condition.

The letter also states that it would be inappropriate for any weight to be given to a future objection by an occupier of 1 Old farm Close to the removal of the Leylandii hedge, and the overlooking this may permit, as the occupiers of no.1 Old farm Close have failed to complied with a condition imposed upon a previous permission.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, H11, H13, 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): Policy GC3.

ISSUES

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

2.     The single storey side extension will not impact upon, or result in the loss of privacy for, the neighbouring dwelling, no.2 Old Farm Close, and will not detract from the street scene. It will respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling and will not represent overdevelopment of the site. No objections are raised to it.

3.     The first floor side extension represents an attractive addition to the dwelling, which will respect the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling. It will not have an adverse impact upon the street scene or any of the surrounding properties. A one metre gap to the boundary will be maintained by the extension. The dormer windows will respect the scale and proportions of, and the existing window in, the roofslope into which they are to be inserted. The front dormer window will not introduce any overlooking. The rear dormer window will not significantly increase the degree of overlooking (even if the Leylandii hedge is removed, as authorised by permission 00/0915/CH). No objections are raised to the first floor extension.

4.     The pitched roof to be constructed over the bay window in the rear elevation of the dwelling will not have any adverse impacts. No objections are raised to it.

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

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

2001/902/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     29-May-01     Decide by Date:     23-Jul-01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Gold Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR TREVOR KAILL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

adjoining Common land

Class C Road

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

93/0328/CH   Alterations and single storey rear extension.   Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

A rear conservatory 5m wide (the full width of the cottage) and 4m deep. The roof is pitched and hipped to a ridge 3m above ground level abutting the fake pitched roof of the single storey rear extension granted permission under application 01/0902/CH.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

One letter from neighbouring residents raising no objections to the application.

One letter from neighbouring residents raising the following objections.

1.     The extension would be overdevelopment of the property;

2.     Would totally enclose rear garden of 1 Whitehaven Court, restricting light to greenhouse.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, H12, H13, H14, H15, H17, TR11 and TR16.

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

ISSUES

1.     The conservatory is sited is in the built up area of Chalfont St. Peter and located to the rear of a property that overlooks Gold Hill Common. The structure matches the height of the existing single-storey rear extension to which it would be joined, and will have pebble dash dwarf walls to match the finish of the existing turn-of-the-century property. As such the structure complies with Local Plan Policy GC1 and H15 on grounds of design.

2.     The conservatory will extend the flank by a further 4m along the west side boundary. Although the conservatory would be sunk and landscaped into the rear garden behind a retaining wall approximately 1.3m high (which falls gradually in height towards the property) it would extend the single storey rear element to 8.5m in length. As such a vision splay of only 20 degrees is possible from the centre of adjacent property at ‘Whitehaven Court’ and in terms of Local Plan Policy GC3, H13 and H14 the structure will be considered overbearing on this neighbour and furthermore restrict sunlight to the garden (Policy GC2).

3.     A 1.8m close board fence is staggered up the east side boundary, preserving privacy to neighbours in this direction, while the boundary to the west is less well defined. The fairly open-planned nature of the rear private amenity space of properties to the west renders the elongated single-storey rear projection to be prominent on neighbouring properties.

4.     The rear garden depth of the property would be reduced to a 12m piece of land above the conservatory leading to a brick built summerhouse to the rear of the garden. However, as this is an existing house, not possible to raise objection under H12.

5.     Application 93/0328/CH stated that the property would exceed 120sq.m. of habitable floor space and that two spaces (although still a shortfall of 1 space) to be positioned in the front garden, would be satisfactory in terms of Local Plan Policy. It would be necessary to pass over common land to access the front garden, and it is understood that there are problems with obtaining permission of the owner of the Common, so the off street spaces were never provided. As the dwelling is now to further exceeds 120sq.m. habitable floor space, it still remains without any private car parking facility, exacerbating the shortfall and contrary to Local Plan Policy TR11 and TR16. However, since the extension is for a conservatory and not of itself likely to generate additional traffic, and in view of the difficulties over Common land noted above, it is not considered that an additional reason for refusal on parking grounds is  justified.

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 property has already been extended at the rear under planning permission 93/0328/CH:  the proposed conservatory, by reason of its projection beyond the existing rearmost part of the building, would result in over-development of the property on the plot. Furthermore, due to its closeness to the boundary and the length of the resulting flank wall relative to the adjoining property to the west, Whitehaven Court, the rear conservatory would be overbearing to and detrimental to the amenity enjoyed by this property. As such it would be contrary to Policies GC3, H13 and H14 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997.

2001/914/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

Date Received:     30-May-01     Decide by Date:     24-Jul-01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      CHRISTOPHER MORRELL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Class A Road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

91/0330/CH     Conversion of part of ground floor to two dental surgeries and formation of car parking for dental surgery and residential use - Approved.

91/1618/CH     Erection of rear conservatory and first floor rear extension incorporating dormer window all for residential use. Change of use of part of ground floor and erection of single storey side/rear extension to provide dental surgery and front porch to proposed surgery - Approved.

96/0731/CH     Retention of gates and railings at the front of the property.

THE APPLICATION

It is proposed to construct a first floor side extension to the western end of the building measuring 4.8m wide with a depth of 6.4m. The extension would be attached to the flank wall of the existing building and the roof would have a hip detail to the other three elevations culminating in a flat roof element just below the sill level of the existing window in the side elevation. .

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

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 material loss of day and sunlight to neighbouring properties.

3.     There would be no demonstrable harm caused to the amenities of the adjacent dwellings the windows in the western elevation can be conditioned to be obscure glazed. The proposal therefore meets the requirements of Policies GC1, GC3, H14 and H15.

4.     Parking already exists for more than three vehicles within the curtilage of the property. The extension is entirely for residential purposes and therefore no further parking is required in association with the dental surgery. No objection under Policy TR16.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

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

(3) C177 Obscure glass in multiple windows in western elevation - 1st floor only

(4) C174A No additional windows in first floor of any elevation of extension.

(5) C198 Residential Extensions for Ancillary Uses

2001/924/CH

Case Officer:      Neil Higson

Date Received:     31-May-01     Decide by Date:     25-Jul-01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Chalfont St Peter Central

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR A BUTLER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Unclassified road

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

91/0605/CH     Single storey side/rear extension and single storey/front extension incorporating double garage.

THE APPLICATION

It is proposed to construct a first floor/two-storey extension at the western end of the dwelling measuring 7.9m in overall width to the front elevation and 4.8m wide across the rear projection, with an overall depth of 13.2m. The extension would continue the line of the existing ridge before intersecting with a new ridge running north to south at right angles to the main ridge approximately 0.3m higher.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan – 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, H4, H14, H15, H16, TR2, TR11 and TR16.

ISSUES

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.

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 as the building is located centrally within a relatively large plot and well screened with extensive tree and hedgerow planting to all boundaries. 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.

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

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

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

2001/929/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     31-May-01     Decide by Date:     25-Jul-01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      RON FIELD

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Shopping area - not Principal Shopping Frontage

Shopping area - rear servicing - Amersham on the Hill

Shopping Area - Rear Servicing - AOTHill S12 - Proposed Alts

Class A Road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

THE APPLICATION

The new shopfront brings flush the front elevation of the property, centrally positioning a double door (1.8m wide with flanking stall-risers at 0.6m). The shop front will remain at 3.8m high but will have a deeper sign across the top at 0.9m.

TOWN COUNCIL

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, S2, S11, S12, 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 approval for a new shopfront in the district shopping centre of Amersham-on-the-Hill. The proposal is sited at the end of a modern parade of shops with maisonettes above and is not considered out of keeping in terms of Local Plan Policy GC1 and S11. The shop front is to be repositioned flush with the rest of the elevation and will not have an adverse affect on the public domain directly adjacent to it.

2.     Issues of parking are not generated 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: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

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

2001/934/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     01-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     26-Jul-01

Parish:     Amersham - Little Chalfont     Ward:     Little Chalfont

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      C AND T DEANS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a conservatory to the rear elevation. It would measure 7.5m wide, to a maximum depth of 5m and to a height of 3m. The external materials have not been indicated on the submitted plans.

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

2.     The proposal would have no effect upon the street scene as it would be located to the rear of the property. No objection raised in terms of Policy H13(ii).

3.     The rear elevation of the application site represents the same building line as both neighbouring properties. Having regard therefore to the depth and to the level of screening on both flank boundaries, the conservatory would have no effect upon the amenities of either of the neighbouring properties.

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

5.     Sufficient parking space is provided within the site to comply the Council’s standards. 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

2001/936/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     01-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     26-Jul-01

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

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      JASON BURZON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Unclassified road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a single storey rear extension and a front porch. The single storey rear extension is to measure part 8.1m/ part 5.45m wide and part 6.6m/ part 4.25m deep. It is to have two roof ridges, one 5m high to the pitch and the other, 4.6m high to the pitch.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

POLICIES

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

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

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within the Green Belt Settlement of Winchmore Hill where extensions to residential dwellings are acceptable in principle under the terms of Policy GB5 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan. The other relevant local plan policies should also be complied with.

2.     The design of the front porch is considered acceptable. It will relate to the dwelling in a satisfactory manner, will not detract from the street scene and will not impact upon the neighbouring dwellings. No objections are raised to it.

3.     The rear extension represents a large addition to the dwelling in close proximity  to the boundary with the neighbouring dwelling, Stone Cottage (two outbuildings would have to be removed to allow for the construction of the extension). The extension will have a fairly large visual impact when viewed from the side window in the rear projection of Stone Cottage (which serves a kitchen), though it will not have a significantly detrimental impact for the occupiers of that dwelling. Overlooking from the window in the side elevation of the proposed extension and the door can be overcome through the use of obscure glazing. The extension will not have an adverse impact upon the other neighbouring dwelling, Woodcot, either, and will not result in overlooking of that dwelling (the window to be inserted in that side of the dwelling is to be inserted in an existing wall and therefore does not require permission). The extension will not result in overdevelopment of the site. The resultant dwelling will be in keeping with those surrounding in the Green Belt Settlement and will not detract from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. No objections are raised in terms of Policies GC3, GB5, LSQ1, H13, H14 or H15.

4.     Once the extension has been constructed, the floorspace will remain below 120sq. m. No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

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

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

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

(4) The window and the window in the door in the west elevation of the development 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.

2001/938/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS A THACKER

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/876/71     Two-storey extension, approved.

THE APPLICATION

The proposed conservatory would have a floor area of 3.4m by 3.7m, it would be approximately 2.3m in height to the eaves with a mono-pitched roof to a height of approximately 2.9m.

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 conservatory which is considered to be in keeping with the scale and proportions of the existing dwelling.  The location of the conservatory is such that no impact upon the street scene would occur.

2.     It is not considered that the conservatory would have an adverse impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring properties, no objections are raised under GC2, GC3, H13 and H14.

3.     Sufficient car parking is provided on site to comply with 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

2001/939/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR M WELLS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt settlement GB5

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

THE APPLICATION

Proposes part first floor, part two storey rear extension.  The extension measures 2.95m wide and a maximum of 3.505m deep, with a hipped roof 6.1m high.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter of objection received from occupiers of No.4 Bromley Lane.

Letter received from occupier of No.5 Bromley Lane:

1.     No objections, but would like a restriction placed on the hours of construction.

POLICIES

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

ISSUES

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

2.     The proposed development will result in one of the rear windows of the property being brought approximately 3.5m closer to the boundary with the adjoining property.  A substantial hedge screen to the rear will prevent any additional overlooking to No.5 Bromley Lane.  This hedge will not prevent the slight increase in overlooking to No.4 Bromley Lane, however this property is sited approximately 20m away from the proposed extension, and is already overlooked from the rear windows of ‘Windy Ridge’.  The proposed extension is sited 1m from the north west boundary, which has a garage business on the other side; and 2.2m from the boundary with ‘Woodview’, with no windows proposed in the facing elevation.  As such the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the neighbouring properties, either in terms of a significant loss of privacy or a visually intrusive appearance.  No objections are raised in relation to Policies GC3, H11, H13, H14 and H16.

3.     The proposed extension is located to the rear of the property, and as such will not have an adverse impact on either the street scene or the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in this respect.

4.     There are no parking spaces provided within the curtilage of the site, however the floorspace remains under 120sq m, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

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) C174A No additional windows in first floor of south east elevation of extension.

2001/941/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MISS S WEST

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Little Missenden Conservation Area

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/1835/65  Alterations.  Permitted.

THE APPLICATION

Proposes two-storey side extension located towards the rear of the property.  The extension measures 2.85m wide at both ground and first floor level.  In terms of the length, the extension measures 5.9m deep at ground floor level and 3.4m deep at first floor level.  The extension is to have a sloping roof measuring 5.8m high, with a small rear dormer projection.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter of objection from occupiers of ‘Town Farm Cottage’:

1.     The first floor facing windows in Town Farm Cottage would be affected by a loss of light, and the rooms would feel cramped and pokey.

2.     Proposed extension would substantially change west facing views from the garden of Town Farm Cottage.

3.     Extension would be very close to Town Cottage, and would have an overpowering impact on Town Farm Cottage.

CONSULTATIONS

District Historic Buildings Officer: No objections (for full comment see application 01/942/CH).

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB12, LSQ1, LB1, H11, 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): Policies GC3, TR16.

ISSUES

1.     The application site is located within a Row of Dwellings in the Green Belt and also within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where there are no objections to the proposed development in principle subject to compliance with the relevant local plan policies.  The building in question is also a Grade II Listed Building.

2.     The extension infils an area between the garage and the main house, and will remain a minimum of 2.35m from the boundary with the neighbouring property.  No additional windows are proposed in the flank elevation facing the neighbouring property.  The proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the neighbouring property, and no objections are raised in this respect.

3.     The extension is set back from the front elevation of the main house, with a ridgeline which is subordinate to the main roof.  The dormer window to the rear is also suitably small scale.  As such, the proposed development will not have an adverse impact on either the street scene or the surrounding Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  No objections are raised in relation to Policies H15, H18 and LSQ1.

4.     The proposed development will not have an adverse impact on the character of the listed building, and therefore no objections are raised in this respect.

5.     The floorspace of the dwelling already exceeds 120sq m with only one space provided within the curtilage of the site.  No objections are raised in terms of Policies TR11 and TR16.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

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

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

2001/942/CH

Case Officer:      Kathryn York

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Little Missenden     Ward:     Little Missenden

App Type:     Application for Listed Building Consent

Applicant:      MISS S WEST

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Little Missenden Conservation Area

Green Belt settlement GB4

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Class C Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Grade 2 Listed Building

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

AM/1657/64  Garage – Building regulations.

AM/1835/65  Alterations.  Conditional permission.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for Listed Building Consent for proposed works to a Grade II Listed Building.  The application proposes two-storey side extension located towards the rear of the property.  The extension measures 2.85m wide at both ground and first floor level.  In terms of the length, the extension measures 5.9m deep at ground floor level and 3.4m deep at first floor level.  The extension is to have a sloping roof measuring 5.8m high, with a small rear dormer projection.

PARISH COUNCIL

Approve.

CONSULTATIONS

District Historic Buildings Officer: The White Cottage is a 17th century timber-framed house with a modern rear wing in matching style.  Part of the framing in the south end wall is also a relatively modern restoration.  As these later parts are the only ones affected by the proposed extensions there are no listed building objections on the structural grounds.

The setting of the extension back from the road, against the rear wing only, preserves the early building line of the street and reduces the visual impact of the extension on the original mass of the house.  The low front eaves line and lower subsidiary ridge also help to minimise its impact.  I therefore have no objections to listed building consent.

POLICIES

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

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

ISSUES

1.     The application concerns a Grade II Listed Building.  The proposed two-storey side extension is located towards the rear of the property, behind the main front elevation.  There will be no adverse impact on the character of the listed building, and no objections are raised in terms of Policy HE1 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1991, or Policy LB1 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan, 1997.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional consent

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C141 Listed Building Consent - Time Limit

(2) C142 Listed Building Consent - List of Works

(3) C437 Listed Building Materials - Affecting Interior and Exterior

2001/943/CH

Case Officer:      Andrew Fuller

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      DRS R AND D COLSON

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Thames Water - groundwater protection zone

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

00/2083/CH   Two storey side/front extension, including garage and roof extension. Approved, not implemented.

THE APPLICATION

Two-storey side/front extension incorporating garage and roof extension. Extension of the current two-storey south eastern side projection by 5.9m to form the new main axis of the house (5.55m wide) with a half-hipped gable to the end pitched at the same height as the existing roof. To the front of this new side extension will be a two storey extension (5.9m in length and 4.5m in width) with a gable to the front the same height as the other roofs. This element is set in from the end of the above extension by 0.5m and therefore the remaining gap between this extension and the existing house is 2.7m wide. Built in this gap will be a 3.5m deep infill, capped with a gable sitting above the other two gable roofs (either side). In front of this, framing the new main entrance will be a 1.3m deep canopy 2.7m above the ground.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval subject to obscure glass in first floor window overlooking neighbour.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, H11, 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): Policies GC3.

ISSUES

1.     The application amends the previous approved application 00/2083/CH by reducing (by 5.7m at first floor), and slightly widening the front left-hand side two-storey extension. The previous application stepped the building line of Grimsdells Lane so as to match the forward set footprint of No. 25. The new extension remains level with the forward most part of the property itself, and as a result the property will appear less prominent on Grimsdells Lane, looking less overdeveloped on its plot. The proposal is in compliance with Policies GC1 and H15 of the Local Plan.

2.     Distancing to the boundaries and preservation of trees and fencing along these boundaries has not changed and therefore Local Plan amenity standards  under Policy GC3, H13 and H14 are satisfied.

3.     First floor windows in the west flank elevation are proposed to be obscured, (note; these are in existing house and therefore not subject to condition); those in the east will likewise need the installation of obscure glazing to minimise overlooking and loss of privacy to neighbours: Town Council point noted.

4.     The forecourt leading to integral single garage will more than cater for off street car parking 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

(3) C177 Obscure glass in multiple windows in southeast elevation - 1st floor only

2001/948/CH

Case Officer:      Iwan Jones

Date Received:     05-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     30-Jul-01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Gold Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS A LOCK

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Unclassified road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Area of Special Advertisement Control

Mineral Consultation Area

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

98/1045/CH: Single storey rear extension. Conditional permission. Implemented.

99/0009/CH: Single storey side extension. Conditional permission. Implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application relates to the erection of a single storey extension to the southern elevation. It would measure 4m wide, 8.3m deep and to the same pitched roof height as existing. It would not project beyond the existing front or rear elevations. The existing detached flat roof garage would be demolished. All external materials would match those of the existing. From planning records, it appears that the floorspace of the original house measured 117sq m with extensions measuring 53.5sq m subsequently built. This represents a 46% increase over the original gross floor area. The net increase in floorspace of the extension proposed is 33sq m, which would represent an increase of 74%, including the previous extensions, over and above the floorspace of the original dwelling.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objection.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, GB2, GB13, 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 in the open Green Belt where domestic extensions may be permissible providing that they are subordinate in size and scale to the original dwelling, are not intrusive in the landscape and maintain the openness of the Green Belt location.

2.     The application site is located within the open Green Belt. The main issue for consideration therefore, is whether the proposed extension is acceptable in relation to Policy GB13 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997. The floorspace of the original dwelling measured 117sq m. This figure was increased by 53.5sq m through the construction of single storey side and rear extensions, constituting a floorspace increase of 46% over and above the original. This current proposal represents a floorspace increase of 33sq m, representing a cumulative increase of 74% over and above the original gross floor area. This may not be considered subordinate to the original dwelling and therefore does not strictly comply with the requirements of GB13(a). Objection is therefore raised in terms of Policy GB13.

3.     The proposed extension would mirror an identical extension that has been previously erected to the northern elevation. The height, scale and design of the extension is considered acceptable as it would respect the scale and proportion of the existing dwelling. As such, the character and appearance of the locality in the vicinity of the extension would not be affected. No objections raised in terms of Policy H13(ii).

4.     Having regard to the siting and distance of neighbouring properties in relation to the application site and to the level of screening on the northern, eastern and southern boundaries of the site, the proposed extension would not have a detrimental impact upon the amenities of any of the neighbouring properties. No objections raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13(i) and H14.

5.     The proposed extension would result in the existing garage being demolished. The proposed extension would also utilise the area where two other parking spaces are provided within the site. Consequently, through the erection of the extension, no parking spaces would be provided within the curtilage of the site. Objection is therefore raised in relation to Policies TR11 and TR16.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Refuse permission

For the following reasons

(1) Within those parts of the Green Belt which are located outside existing rows of dwellings or settlements, both of which are defined on the Proposals Map of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997, it is the Local Planning Authority's general policy to allow domestic extensions which are both subordinate to the size and scale of the original dwelling and which are not intrusive in the landscape. The proposed single storey side extension in addition to the previous extensions that have been built to the original property would significantly increase the floorspace of the dwelling, altering its character and resulting in a dwelling disproportionately larger than the original. The single storey side extension would significantly increase the bulk of the dwelling resulting in a reduction in the openness of the Green Belt location. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy GB13 of the Adopted Chiltern Diustrict Local 1997.

(2) Policy TR16 states that where dwellings have a gross floor area of 120sq m or more, three parking spaces must be provided within the curtilage. However, the proposed extension would utilise the area where the existing three parking spaces are provided. The construction of the extension would not allow any parking spaces within the curtilage. Therefore, the proposed development, by reason of the shortfall of three car parking spaces would be contrary to Policy TR16 of the Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan 1997.

2001/949/CH

Case Officer:      James Chatfield

Date Received:     01-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     26-Jul-01

Parish:     Amersham     Ward:     Amersham the Hill

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS D HOULIHAN-BYRNE

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Established Residential Area of Special Character - Local Plan Policy H4

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

98/0788/CH     Single storey front extension and two storey side/ rear extension. Refused, cramped and out of character with the street scene and exacerbation of existing parking shortfall.

THE APPLICATION

The proposed two storey side extension is to be 3.4m wide, with an overall depth of 10.6m at ground floor level. The single storey rear section is to extend across the width of the existing dwelling for a depth of 2.4m.

TOWN COUNCIL

Recommend approval subject to obscured glass in first floor window overlooking neighbour.

POLICIES

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

ISSUES

1     The proposed extensions are substantially smaller than that considered under application 98/788/CH. It is not considered that that the proposed extension would appear cramped in the street scene. It should be noted that the site is separated from the neighbouring property by an access track. The reduced width of extension enables retention of substantial laurel hedge on southern boundary, which is an element of the streetscape in Parkfield Avenue.

2     The proposed scheme now includes a garage. Sufficient space is therefore to be provided for three cars to park clear of the highway.

3     Town Council comments noted regarding obscure glazing. Property to the south has no windows in flank wall. However might be some overlooking from side windows of extension in both north and south facing elevations to rear gardens of adjacent properties. Obscure glazing in these windows would be appropriate, by condition. It is considered that the proposed scheme overcomes the previous reasons for refusal.

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

(4) C403 Landscaping - retain hedge on southern bndy at 2m. Height

(5) C177 Obscure glass in multiple windows in north and south elevations - 1st floor only

2001/953/CH

Case Officer:      Thomas Gabriel

Date Received:     05-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     30-Jul-01

Parish:     Penn     Ward:     Penn

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      MR AND MRS J HALL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

Green Belt other than GB4 or GB5 settlement

Within Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Ancient Woodland

Class B Road

Area of Special Advertisement Control

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

CH/6/81   First floor extension. Conditional permission – implemented.

99/0379/CH   New chimney stack, first floor rear extension and single storey rear/ side extension incorporating swimming pool enclosure and replacement garage. Refused – Together with the previous extension to the dwelling, the size and bulk of the proposed extensions would not be subordinate in size or scale to the original dwelling, resulting in a dwelling more intrusive in the landscape and one which adversely affects the openness of the Green Belt and the landscape beauty of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

99/1368/CH   Detached single storey swimming pool building and ancillary facilities to replace existing detached outbuilding. Withdrawn.

99/1590/CH   Detached double garage, conservatory on side elevation and part two storey/ part single storey rear extension. Conditional permission – part implemented (the double garage).

99/1872/CH   Detached single storey swimming pool building to replace existing detached outbuilding. Conditional permission – not implemented.

THE APPLICATION

The application is for a part two storey/ part single storey side/ rear extension incorporating a side conservatory (amendment to planning permission 1999/1590/CH). The ground floor element of the side extension, incorporating the conservatory, is to measure part 4.85m /part 5.65m wide by 8.3m deep. The first floor element is to measure 2m wide by 4.15m deep, and is to create a gable end 7.5m high to the ridge, equalling the height of the existing gable end.

The ground floor element of the rear extension is to measure part 4.3m /part 6.7m deep and part 6.05m/ part 8.2m wide. The first floor element is to measure part 4.2m/ part 5.2m deep and part 6.05m/ part 8.2m wide, incorporating a pitched roof dormer window in the east and north elevations. That in the east elevation is to measure 1.55m wide with the pitch 6m high. The dormer window in the north elevation is to measure 1.35m wide with the pitch 5.6m high.

The application also proposes a bay window in the east elevation at ground floor level, measuring 500mm by 2.85m with a flat roof.

The floorspace of the original dwelling was 289.8sq. m. The extension granted under reference CH/6/81 added 26sq. m. to the dwelling, 9% of the floorspace. The current application proposes to add a further 129.9sq. m, cumulatively 53.8% of the floorspace of the dwelling.

The current application differs from the application ref 99/1590/CH in the following ways:

the dwelling is to be omitted.

the dwelling is to be 550mm wider and 650mm deeper at ground floor level, and 2.3m wider and 250mm less deep at first floor level with one dormer in the north and east elevations in place of one in the north and two in the west elevations of the extension.

depth by 200mm.

building, 5.65m by 4.6m and 3.5m high to ridge.

PARISH COUNCIL

No comment.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC2, GC3, GB13, LSQ1, H13, H14, H15, H18, 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 open Green Belt where domestic extensions may be permissible providing that they are subordinate in size and scale to the original dwelling, are not intrusive in the landscape and maintain the openness of the Green Belt location. The other relevant local plan policies should also be complied with.

2.     The cumulative impact of the current extension, together with that granted in 1981 (ref. CH/6/81) would be to extend the dwelling by 53.8% of the floorspace of the original dwelling. This is slightly greater than the previous corresponding application (ref, 99/1590/CH), by 1.4%. The additional bulk created by this alteration will not have a materially greater impact upon the openness of the Green Belt than the extension granted under reference 99/1590/CH. The new proposal will not be any more intrusive in the landscape, either. No objections are raised in terms of Policies GB13 or LSQ1.

3.     The design of the proposed extension is considered to be in keeping with the existing dwelling and the dormer windows are considered to respect the scale and proportions of the roofslopes into which they are to be inserted. The dwelling is sited well away from any of the neighbouring dwellings and the site is well screened, such that the proposed extension will not be detrimental to the residential amenities of the occupiers of those dwellings. There will not be any increase in the degree of overlooking of the neighbouring dwellings. No objections are raised in terms of Policies GC3, H13, H14, H15 or H18.  

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

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

(2) C433 Materials - General Details

2001/955/CH

Case Officer:      Ray Martin

Date Received:     06-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     31-Jul-01

Parish:     Chesham     Ward:     Waterside

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      DANNY COLLINS

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

01/0202/CH  Dormer window in rear elevation.  Withdrawn.

01/0436/CH  Application for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed development relating to the insertion of a dormer window in the rear elevation.  Not granted,    planning permission required.

THE APPLICATION

Proposal comprises installation of dormer window in the rear roof slope of the dwelling.  The dormer would be 2.4 metres wide and 1.7 metres high and would be located one metre below the ridge line of the roof.  The dormer is set 0.5 metre above the eaves of the roof and one and 0.5 metre in from the outer flanks of the roof.

TOWN COUNCIL

No objections.

POLICIES

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

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

ISSUES

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

2.     The proposed flat- roofed dormer window is considered to be of an appropriate scale and proportions in relation to the roof in which it is to be inserted. It would appear as a subordinate feature and therefore would not be visually intrusive in the street scene.

3.     The proposed dormer window will not introduce any new overlooking or have any adverse impacts upon the neighbouring dwellings.

4.     There is no off street parking within the curtilage of the dwelling. However, the floorspace of the dwelling will not exceed 120square metres as a result of the extension. Therefore, no objections are raised in these terms.

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

2001/956/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Austenwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      THORPE HOUSE SCHOOL

SITE CONSTRAINTS

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

Unclassified road

Northolt Airfield safeguarding zone

Mineral Consultation Area

Floor Space

Codes:     NR

Proposed (m2):     41

Displaced (m2):     0

RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY

Thorpe House School has a relatively long planning history, the most recent applications are –

93/0700/CH     Enclose two fire escape staircases, approved.

CH/711/82     Front extension to garage, approved.

AM/2067/72     Prefabricated double garage, approved.

AM/589/72     Garage and car port, approved.

AM/962/70     Addition, classroom, approved.

AM/273/70     Toilet, classroom extension and two-storey classroom block, approved.

AM/1115/67     Three classrooms over gymnasium, approved.

01/957/CH     Alterations to front elevation, current application.

THE APPLICATION

The link extension proposed is to be flat roofed to a height of approximately 6.3m, there would be a stair turret above that would add a further 0.7m.  The front elevation would be 3.8m in width, the materials shown on the plans are to be a combination of bricks salvaged from the demolition of the bay window (area of 1.4m by 3.3m), tile hanging and glazed areas.  There is also a canopy proposed at the front facing onto the playground, the supporting posts would be 1m in front of the main elevation, the eaves of the tiled canopy would be approximately 2.9m with its highest point at 3.95m.  The first floor element would be 3.25m in depth for the most part with the outer wall of the spiral staircase projecting a further 1m in depth.  To the rear of the first floor element and above the ground floor infill a flat roofed area is proposed with rooflights over.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from agent noting that the building is required to rationalise the current means of escape and also provide extra dining facilities for the increase in numbers of pupils.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, 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 link extension is considered acceptable and would not appear intrusive or out of character in the street scene.  The front elevation would face the playground and the rear elevation at first floor level would not appear unduly visible being well within the confines of the existing buildings. The proposal would also involve the removal of the existing, arguably unsightly, external staircase (see 93/0700/CH).

2.     No objections are raised to the impact the extension would have upon the amenities of the neighbouring property, ‘Parsonage House’.  It is considered that this property is both sufficiently distant from the proposals and sufficiently well screened to prevent any significant loss of amenity.  No objections under Policy GC3.

3.     No objections are raised under Policies TR11 and TR16 as additional parking spaces are only required if additional classrooms are proposed.

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

RECOMMENDATION: Conditional permission

Subject to the following conditions

(1) C108 General Time Limit

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

2001/957/CH

Case Officer:      Geoffrey Hugall

Date Received:     04-Jun-01     Decide by Date:     29-Jul-01

Parish:     Chalfont St Peter     Ward:     Austenwood

App Type:     Full application

Applicant:      THORPE HOUSE SCHOOL

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

Thorpe House School has a relatively long planning history, the most recent of which are –

93/0700/CH     Enclose two fire escape staircases, approved.

CH/711/82     Front extension to garage, approved.

AM/2067/72     Prefabricated double garage, approved.

AM/589/72     Garage and car port, approved.

AM/962/70     Addition, classroom, approved.

AM/273/70     Toilet, classroom extension and two-storey classroom block, approved.

AM/1115/67     Three classrooms over gymnasium, approved.

01/956/CH     Two-storey link extension, current application.

THE APPLICATION

The alterations to the front elevation involve the demolition of the existing staircase and balustrading, the external doorway would also be removed and the tile hanging extended across and new windows installed in place.  At ground floor it is proposed to replace an existing doorway with a new window.

PARISH COUNCIL

No objections.

REPRESENTATIONS

Letter from agent noting that the proposed works result from replacing the current external with an internal escape stair.

POLICIES

The Adopted Chiltern District Local Plan - 1997: Policies GC1, GC3, 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.     No objections are raised to the proposed works which would no appear intrusive in the street scene.   It is considered that the removal of the existing external staircase and balustrading arguably improve the appearance of the building within the context of the street scene.  No objections are raised under Policy GC1.

2.     The proposals would not have an adverse impact upon the amenities of the neighbouring properties.  No objections under Policy GC3.

3.     No adverse car parking issues arise.  No objections under Polices 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) C432 Materials - As on Plan or Subsequently Specified