Planning precedent report

Permission for single storey extension to existing dwelling to side and rear

The retention, amendment, and completion of development previously granted under permission reference D11A/0022 as follows: The retention of a two storey, four-bedroom dwelling of 398sqm and ancillary domestic garage which are integrated and associated with the equine facilities onsite, including amendments from the previously granted permission, the completion of a workshop building of 112sqm, the construction of seven no. stalls and related store rooms accomodated in a single agricultural building of 629sqm, circa 7.85m in height, together with a outdoor sand area, new entrance piers and gates and all associated development works on an overall site of 7.9 hectares, accessed via the existing entrance.

Modification to an existing 19th century building which is in a derelict condition so as to create a two-storey dwelling containing three bedrooms, a kitchen, living room and games room and an outdoor sitting space, along with ancillary entrance, hallway, utility and bathroom accomodation, a soak-pit, lawn, driveway, parking area for two cars, low level retaining wall, sewage treatment plant and percolation area, boundary treatment and associated site works and services. The proposal also includes the renovation of an existing building (called a 'Pay House') and for the use of this structure as a garden shed. This overall development is to be accessed via a new vehicular access off an existing driveway which serves the Davis family landowning.

The development will consist of: (a) Demolitions to include: (i) the 50sqm existing shed constructed from concrete block, (ii) existing 700mm high concrete block garden walls, (iii) Partial removal of sections of the external and internal walls to the existing dwelling to accommodate the proposed works, (iv) removal of a section of the existing roof to accommodate a rooflight; (b) The construction of a 66 sqm single storey extension to the existing dwelling to include 3 bedrooms and a bathroom: (c) Full refurbishment of the existing dwelling: (d) all associated site works.

Retention permission is sought for the provision of 175sqm floor area at basement level of the dwelling, increasing the size of the basement from 293.7 sqm to 468.7sqm.

Permission for replacement of existing boundary