12 Lordship Cottages, Willian

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1 , Willian 1. Matter for Consideration 1.1 An application for: Ground Floor Side & First Floor Rear Extension 2. Information 2.1 Applicant: 2.2 Freehold end of terrace house built in 1868, within Willian. It is to the rear of the village hall, in the heart of the village. It is a Home of Special Interest and within the Heritage Character Area. 2.3 Photographs are available in Appendix A. A site location plan is available in Appendix B. 2.4 The property has undergone the following alterations: Rear conservatory - LGCHF approved An objection has been received (see Appendix C) 2.6 Planning permission was approved by NHDC in September 2014.

2 3.0 The Proposals Introduction 3.1 The proposal is for a ground floor side extension, positioned towards the rear of the house; a first floor extension above the rear existing kitchen extension and a lantern roof light in the roof of the existing conservatory. 3.2 Relevant Design Principles For end of terrace dwellings in the Heritage Character Area, the Design Principles state: Rear Extensions Ground floor extensions up to a depth of 5 metres from the original main rear building line of the house may be acceptable. Due to the likely impact on the neighbouring property, 2 storey extensions should not normally exceed 3.6 metres from the original main rear building line. When 2 storey extensions impact on neighbouring properties a reduction in depth may be required. Ground floor extensions for the full width of the building may be acceptable. Due to the impact on the neighbouring property, 2 storey extensions that are the full width of the building are not normally acceptable. To prevent unsightly dark narrow gaps between properties and provide maintenance access, side walls of extensions should normally abut the boundary or provide an appropriate maintenance gap between properties or rear extensions (usually 0.6m). This does not override the requirement to comply with other legislation, such as the Party Wall Act. Side Extensions The area and volume of the proposed extension shall be subservient and in proportion to the existing house and plot. Ground floor extensions shall retain a 1 metre gap to the boundary. To maintain the open feel and space around detached and semi-detached dwellings, the side walls of proposed 2 storey extensions shall be a minimum of 2 metres from a boundary. The design of 2 storey extensions shall be sympathetic to the original property and its context. First floor extensions smaller than the footprint of the ground floor usually create a poorly proportioned and unbalanced building and generally will not be supported, unless it can be demonstrated that it would not be detrimental to the character of the existing property and its context. Side Extensions (End of Terrace Dwellings) Side extensions will not normally be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that it will not damage the group value of the existing terrace and its overall context.

3 4.0 Case Officer Comments 4.1 Side Extension: Due to the lack of depth to the rear garden, there is no scope for further ground floor extensions to the rear; therefore a side extension is the only solution if the property is to be extended. The proposed side extension is positioned away from the front building line and as such will have a negligible impact on the integrity of the terrace and street scene. It has modest proportions (2.4m wide x 3.08m deep) and is detailed to be inkeeping with the original property. 4.2 The extension provides a separation of 1.2m from the side boundary, in line with the Design Principles. 4.3 This extension does affect a right of way for no.11 Lordship Cottages. A deed of variation is being prepared to divert the right of way, which would have to be formalised before a formal grant of approval is issued. 4.4 First Floor Rear Extension: The first floor rear extension is 3.7m in depth and directly above and the same footprint as the existing kitchen addition. It is in proportion and detailed to be in-keeping with the original property. This depth is marginally in excess of the Design Principles, which states that rear extensions should not exceed 3.6m in depth. However, as this is above an existing ground floor addition and set away from the attached property, 11 Lordship Cottages, this is considered to be acceptable. 4.5 We have received a neighbour objection to this application, from the occupier of. This objection relates to overlooking and blocking of natural light. 4.6 With respect to potential overlooking, the sole new first floor window is serving a bathroom and has obscure glazing and in the rear elevation. This will therefore have no impact on the occupiers of this property. 4.7 In terms of blocking of natural light; the near side wall of the first floor extension is 3.63m from the relevant boundary and c.11m from the nearest wall of. Due to this separation and inter-relationship, we are of the view that the affect on natural light to, will not be significant.

4 5.0 Recommendation 5.1 That the Board GRANTS consent for the proposed extensions, subject to the prior completion of a deed of variation to divert the existing right of way with 11, Lordship Cottages.

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7 Appendix A Plans and Photographs (cont)

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10 Board of Management 10 February 2015 Agenda Item 7 Rear looking towards Willow Court Side Elevation looking from the rear Graham Allen Heritage Advisory Team 23rd January 2015

11 Front looking towards Willow Court

12 Appendix B Location Plan

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