Planning Applications - Runnymede Borough Council

4. Consultations
4.1 This application has been advertised on the Council’s weekly list of planning
applications received and 5 individual letters have been sent to neighbouring
properties. Four letters of representation have been received from
neighbouring properties raising the following issues:
• The additional flats would increase the amount of cars parking along
Victoria Street.
• The scheme includes no off-street car parking. Loss of on-street car
parking spaces would make it difficult for existing customers to park and
they may seek alternative shopping arrangements.
• The proposal would result in over-development of any already densely
built up area;
• The rear extension is out of character with the rear building line of 13, 13a,
14, 15 and 15a Victoria Street;
• The proposal would result in loss of amenity to the adjoining properties;
• The rear extension would be an overbearing and intensive form of
development;
• The scheme does not include any fire safety measures;
• The front dormers are out of keeping with the terrace.
4.2 The County Highways Authority has been consulted as part of this application
and makes no requirements given the central location and the existing
parking restrictions in the vicinity.
5. Planning Considerations
5.1 This is a full application for the erection of a two-storey rear, side extension
and front and rear dormer windows. The extensions and alterations would
provide three additional flats, resulting in four residential units and one retail
unit in total. The majority of the development would be to the rear of the
site. The scheme does include two north facing dormer windows. The site
is within the local shopping centre in Englefield Green and is located within
the Urban Area.
5.2 The proposed extension would be located between the existing rear
extensions at No’s 14 and 15. It would include several windows facing
westwards towards the two-storey rear extension at No. 15. This extension
does not include any windows or openings in its eastern elevation. It
includes an external staircase that is screened by a 1.8 metre close
boarded fence along the eastern common boundary with No. 13. The
proposed extension is considered to have an acceptable impact upon the
residential amenities of the neighbouring properties.