Planning Applications - Hyndburn Borough Council

common way of providing roof space for conversion is by the erection of dormers and other
bungalows on this estate have been extended in this way.
A neighbour has objected to the proposal on the grounds that it will have an impact on her outlook
and that the proposed extension will make the bungalow more like a house. The side elevation of
the objector’s bungalow is approximately 6 metres away across two driveways and that elevation
contains windows to habitable rooms. There is a difference in levels between the application
property and the neighbour of approximately 1 metre, with the neighbour’s property being the
higher. In addition, the application property is to the north of the objector’s bungalow. This means
that the objector’s side windows will overlook the new gable. The original scheme proposed a
window in the gable facing the neighbour’s property but due to the potential for overlooking this
has now been removed and replaced by the insertion of two roof lights to the front elevation and
one to the rear to provide a means of escape in order to comply with the Building Regulations.
In design terms I consider the extension of the roof in the way proposed a more satisfactory
solution to providing additional accommodation than the erection of dormers. As the neighbour’s
property is south of the proposed extension then there will be no loss of light. The gable of the
proposed extension will no doubt be higher than the current sloping roof but no closer and it is my
view that as the objector’s property is higher than the neighbours the impact will be minimal. On
balance, therefore, I consider that the proposed extension is acceptable.
Recommendation
Approve subject to the following conditions:
Condition(s) and Reason(s)
1 The development must be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the
date of this permission.
Reason: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 (as amended) of the Town and Country
Planning Act 1990.
2 The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out otherwise than in strict accordance
with the submitted details.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to define the permission.
3 The development hereby permitted shall be carried out only in accordance with the amended
plan 20:07:820:1a Rev A received on 13 December 2007.
Reason: For the avoidance of doubt, since the originally submitted plan was subsequently amended
4 The facing and roofing materials to be used in the construction of the extension hereby approved
shall match in colour and texture those used on the existing building.
Reason: To ensure the use of appropriate materials, in the interests of the visual amenities of the
locality and in order to comply with Policy E10 of the Hyndburn Borough Local Plan
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