Planning precedent report

Planning permission is sought for development for the refurbishment and extension of the existing two-storey house. Works include: (1) demolition of the rear conservatory; (2) partial demolition of the existing side buildings; (3) external wall insulation and the upgrade of windows and doors; (4) a part single, part two-storey extension to the rear; (5) An entrance canopy; (6) Minor modifications to the existing roof to provide flat roofs to the existing front and rear projections; and all associated development works, including widening of the existing vehicular entrance gate, landscaping, drainage, and all site works.

The development consists of energy upgrade works and façade works including: provision of injected cavity insulation to external walls, removal of timber cladding, rendering, and painting of external walls. Modifications to windows and doors openings, replacement with high thermal performance windows and doors. Modifications to front façade including the addition of metal clad canopy, replacement of timber balustrade with low wall. Modifications to front entrance gate, landscaping to front and rear gardens, and associated services.

The development will principally consist of: Modifications to the permitted development for 4 new houses, Register Reference number D23A/0531, ABP - 318348-23. The modifications include minor changes to the permitted 4 houses consisting of an increase in overall depth of the houses by 400mm, modifications to the internal layouts including the addition of a bathroom and study within the attic dormer level, along with modifications to the garden design, landscaping, and associated services.

The demolition of the existing single storey garage adjoining No.44 Silchester Road (27sqm) and the party boundary wall between Nos. 43 and 44 Silchester Road, and the construction of four no. 3 storey three bedroom houses with office/fourth bedroom at attic level, each measuring 190sqm. The development will also include modifications to the front boundary wall to provide a vehicular entrance to the site from Silchester Road between the existing dwellings, the provision of 8 No. car parking spaces. Hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments including to the existing dwellings and all other associated site services and development works above and below ground.

Retention permission is sought for a new side garden gate & minor variations to boundary wall, 9 No. of solar panels, omission of previously approved front pedestrian gate (D21B/0376) to existing detached house.

Permission is sought for construction of a single storey extension to front, side and rear of existing house, 4 no. roof lights, new entrance, alterations to elevations and internal layout, storage with opaque roof covering to the rear, demolition of orangery and all associated site development works.