Planning precedent report

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 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.

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.

The development will consist of the demolition of the existing side garage 25.1m2, a new single storey rear kitchen extension 22.3m2, revised internal layouts, new rear attic dormer bedroom and ensuite 19.2m2 including all elevation changes, new side garden boundary wall, alterations to vehicular entrance and all other associated site works.

Single story extensions to the front and rear. First floor extensions to the side and rear. Garage conversion for extended living. Attic conversion with raised gable to the side and two dormer windows to the rear. Three velux windows to the front roof area. Two roof windows to the single story front extension.

The development will consist of: Demolition of: garage, stores and chimney to side; existing single-storey extension to rear. Construction of: 2-storey extension to side, single-storey extension to rear, dormer window to rear roof. Changes to: porch roof and window/door openings to front elevation. All associated drainage and landscaping works.