Planning precedent report

The development will consist of; 1) the change of existing roof pitch to facilitate an upstairs attic conversion to habitable rooms, 2) one new roof light to the northern front elevation, and three new roof lights to the southern rear elevation, 3) internal alterations, and 4) all necessary site works to the existing single storey house.

Attic conversion for storage, including two dormer windows to the rear, one dormer to the front roof area, and three Velux windows on the front roof area.

The proposed development involves the division of a pair of semi-detached houses into two detached houses, by way of demolishing 1.58 m of the connecting structure, 24.4 sq.m of floor area of No. 56 alongside No 55. It is proposed to extend and convert the existing attic store area of 24sq.m to an area of 51sq.m. containing 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and to increase the height of the ridge in No. 55 by 975mm. There will be 2 new dormer windows to the rear serving the 2 bedrooms and a window and skylight to serve the bathroom. The existing ground and first floor of No 55 remains unchanged. Permission is also sought in No. 56 to construct a new basement of 97.5 sq.m to the side and rear, Ground level extension to side and rear of 123 sq. m incorporating Living room, Kitchen, Garage and study. First Floor extension of 75.9 sq.m to the rear and side, incorporating 4 No bedrooms, Bathrooms and laundry with 4 windows facing to the rear and 3 No. the side, Attic Level extension to rear and side of 63 sq.m incorporating 1 No bed room and bathroom 1 No dormer and 1 windows and two skylights facing to the rear. It is proposed to increase the ridge height in No. 56 by 975mm to equal the new ridge in No. 55 there by bringing the new attic space in both houses to habitable standard. Access to off street car parking will remain unchanged in both dwellings. The floor area of No. 56 will increase from 140.52 sq. m. to 446.43 sq. m. Floor area in No.55 will increase from 174.23 sqm. to 225.43 sqm.

PROTECTED STRUCTURE: Permission to carry out remedial works. The proposed works consist of (1) Re-slating the roof and installing insulation between the rafters. (2) Installing secondary glazing inside the main Hall windows. (3) Replacing defective rainwater gutters and downpipes with heritage style metal rainwater goods. (4) Repairing and insulating the existing suspended timber floor. (5) Installing new wheelchair access ramp at entrance door. (6) Installing wheelchair accessible toilet facilities. (7) Removing sand and cement render finish from east gable and repairing external brickwork as necessary. (8) Installing solar panels on the south facing roof. (9) Removing external steps and lowering fire exit door.

The proposed development shall consist of: • Demolition of existing single storey extension to rear • Construction of new part two storey part single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling • Construction of a new attic dormer window to the rear on the main /upper roof; • Widening of existing vehicular entrance width to 3.5m; • Alterations to the side of the main / upper roof including new rooflight to front roof slope and new pitched roof to existing front entrance canopy • All associated demolition, internal alterations, site, landscaping and ancillary works.

The development will consist of: Attic conversion for storage with Dormer to the rear, partly raised side gable; 3 Velux windows to the front; Two Velux windows to the side. Single story extension to the rear; First-floor extension to the side. Garage conversion with a new window to the front; Bicycle shed to the front garden; The widening of existing vehicular access; Demolition of existing rear extension and chimney stack.