Report for Item 6 - Swale Borough Council

2.3 (Contd) PART 2
The proposed extension would be set away from the eastern boundary of the
property by 2 metres at first floor. This complies with Council policy which seeks to
ensure that a terracing effect is not introduced. The distance of the west flank
elevation from the west boundary would not alter. I therefore consider that the
proposed extension would not create a terracing effect.
There is no established building line along this part, and on this side of School Lane.
The proposed extension would actually bring the front elevation of the property in
line with no. 6 School Lane, which would to some extent cut across the original
stepped building line, which appears to have been deliberately designed to leave the
façade of the listed building unencumbered. However, I do not consider that the
proposed extension would have an unacceptably adverse impact on the visual
amenities of the surrounding area.
Parsonage House, a grade II listed building, is set much further forward than the
application property. It is also some 7 metres to the west of the proposed extension.
As mentioned above, no. 8 School Lane is set at a lower ground level than
Parsonage House. These factors, and the improved design of the proposal, mean
that the extension would have a limited detrimental impact on the setting of the listed
building only.
The proposed extension would not obscure any principle flank windows within no. 6
School Lane and the proposed extension would project only very slight beyond the
flank elevation (north facing) of Parsonage House and would not be directly adjacent
to any windows within this residential property. There is also a small garage to the
flank of Parsonage House that would limit any impact further. I therefore consider
that the proposed extension would have no undue impact on the residential
amenities of the neighbouring properties by way of overshadowing or an overbearing
effect.
There would be one small additional first floor window within the west flank elevation
of 8 School Lane. This would serve an en suite. I have conditioned this window to
be obscure glazed and therefore consider that there would be no overlooking of the
adjacent properties as a consequence of the extension.
The proposed garage would be of a size internally that would comply with Kent
Highway Services standards. There is also space for a number of cars to park to the
front of the dwelling. I therefore consider that there would be adequate parking to
the site.
Other Issues
Neither of the inaccuracies in the plans submitted, as identified by the neighbours,
have a fundamental impact on the determination of this application.
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