Report for Item 6 - Swale Borough Council

2.3 (Contd) PART 2
Relevant Site History and Description
There is an extensive planning history for this property which was first extended in
the 1970s and 80s. A planning application was refused for a double garage
extension and entrance porch in 2000. This was refused due to the detrimental
impact on the visual amenities of the dwelling and the street scene and the
detrimental impact on the setting of the adjacent listed building. An appeal was
dismissed on grounds relating to the streetscene and the impact on the setting of the
adjacent listed building.
A garage and entrance porch extension and first floor side extension was later
approved under SW/01/0233.
An application (SW/06/0636) for the erection of a detached double garage in the
front garden and the conversion of the existing garage to a habitable room was
refused and the double garage was later dismissed at appeal on grounds relating to
the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the adjacent listed
building.
An enforcement notice was served on the property in 2009 for the erection of a car
port structure within the front garden. This structure remains but would need to be
removed should planning permission be granted for the current proposal.
Lastly, a planning application for a similar scheme to that currently proposed was
withdrawn under SW/10/0348. Officers entered into discussions with the applicant at
this time to seek an improved design. The current application represents the
outcome of these negotiations.
The application site lies within the built-up area boundary of Newington and is
adjacent to a grade II listed building, Parsonage House which fronts the site at a right
angle to the alignment of the highway. The surrounding area is characterised by a
mix of house types and designs. Many have been extended in the past.
Views of Consultees
Comments from Newington Parish Council are awaited and will be reported to
Members at the Meeting.
Other Representations
Three letters of objection have been received from the residents of 4 School Lane
and Parsonage House. A summary of their comments is as follows:
• The proposed extension would have a detrimental impact on the setting of
Parsonage House. The extension would be overbearing and takes no
account of the architectural style of the listed building.
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