Planning precedent report

The development will consist of the construction of a new single storey pitched roof extension to the side and rear of existing dwelling. The works will include the demolition of existing single storey kitchen to the rear, together with all associated site works and services

Construction of a first floor extension over the existing study/utility room with associated elevation alterations and associated siteworks.

Loft conversion including removal of hipped end of roof; construction of an apex roof with dormer structure including window to rear roof profile and 'Velux' windows to front and rear roof profiles; window to gable end at loft level.

68 no. apartment units (49 no. 1 beds and 19 no. 2 beds) in a single block ranging in height from 4 to 5 storeys (Block 2); All associated and ancillary site development, infrastructural and landscape works, including:- reconfiguration of car parking along part of Somerton Gate and provision of new road and car parking layout to south and east of Block 2 resulting in an increase of 12 no. car parking spaces (77 no. in total); Provision of a secure bicycle parking facility (93 no. spaces) to the east of Block 2 and additional visitor bicycle parking (36 no. spaces) to the west of Block 2 (129 no. in total); Reconfiguration of permitted bin store adjoining Block 1 to provide a smaller bin store and new plant room; Revised landscaping layout to east of Block 2; Provision of plant at ground floor and roof level (including provision for PV panels). The proposed development is an amendment to Apartment Block 2 permitted under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004, as amended by SDCC Reg. Reg. SDZ21A/0016. The overall number of residential units under SDCC Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004, as amended increases from 237 no. to 242 no. dwellings as a result of this development. The lands are bounded generally to the northwest by the Hillcrest residential development, to the northeast by Supervalu Lucan, to the south by permitted public open space and Somerton View and north by the completed Apartment Block 1.

Two-storey commercial building providing two new units and ancillary accommodation (1,574sq.m gross floor area); Unit 1 will be used as a shop (1,057sq.m), Unit 2 will be used for professional services or health centre or office or gymnasium ( 517sq.m); the development will also consist of roof plant and PV panels; Lucan advertising signage (50sq.m) and other indicative illuminated signage zones; extended service yard and new access gates; new pedestrian linkage to adjoining Somerton site; reconfigured customer car park and new vehicle charging infrastructure; standalone substation/switch room (30sq.m); hard and soft landscaping, and pedestrian canopy; connection to services; all associated site and development works.

Development consisting of change of permitted rear boundary treatment of 8 permitted residential units in 'Somerton Woods' (1 House Type A1.1, 4 House Type A1.2, 2no. House Type B1.2/B1.2X and 1 House Type A1.1h) from permitted 1.3m high timber post and hit and miss board fence with 800mm high pergola above (2.3m total height) to a 2m high capped brick wall with 2.15m high brick piers and timber access gates to private gardens; The overall length of boundary treatment subject to the development being proposed is approximately 49.6m, as permitted, the development proposed is a minor amendment to development permitted under Reg. Ref.SDZ19A/0004, no other alterations are proposed to development permitted under Reg. Ref. SDZ19A/0004 on lands bounded generally to the northwest by the Hillcrest residential development, to the northeast by Supervalu Lucan, to the east by Westbury Drive, Westbury Avenue, the rear of houses fronting onto Westbury Grove, and Somerton (Phase 1) permitted and constructed under SDCC Ref. Reg. SDZ16A/0005, to the south by Somerton House (a Protected Structure), and Tandy's Lane Park Amenity Area (permitted under SDCC Ref. Reg. SDZ18A/0003, and to the west by Adamstown Park and The Paddocks Way. The site is located on both sides of Adamstown Drive and on either side of the northern portion of Tandy's Lane.