HOUSE EXTENSION APPROVED
PORTH-Y-WAEN,OSWESTRY, SHROPSHIRE.
Vownog View Porth-Y-Waen Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8LX
Proposed Development: Erection of a two-storey extension to side to create new first floor bedroom with en-suite and a rear facing balcony.
En-Plan were approached to act as the Planning & Architectural Consultants for a homeowner to produce a planning application for a house extension which would enhance his existing property with a first floor dual aspect bedroom with a bespoke wooden balcony located on the rear facing elevation. The application property is situated within the named settlement of Porth Y Waen, accessed off the A495 down a private driveway. A public footpath runs along the private drive, but diverts to the east prior to reaching the application site. The application property is not Listed and is not considered to be a heritage asset under Annex 2 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The proposed development (Application Reference 16/03085/FUL) presented no issues to the planners due to the sensitive design that took the lead from the existing unit and the quality of the presentation that left no doubt that the development would enhance the property by building over the converted flat roof garage. The proposed development was considered to accord with the requirements of the Councils adopted policies and no contrary opinions have been received that would require determination of the application by Committee under the Scheme of delegation to Officers as set out in Part 8 of the Councils Constitution. The application accords with Policy CS6 of the Shropshire Core Strategy which advises that all new development must respect local distinctiveness, must protect, restore and enhance the natural built and historic environment as well as be appropriate in scale, density, pattern and design taking into account the local context and character including features which contribute to local character.
With regard to balconys they do require planning permission as the following extract from the Technical Guidance on house extensions shows:
Following the successful application to extend his property the homeowner at Vownog View looked to his outbuilding with a view to convert to a residential annex. This proved a little tricky as the outbuildings were classed as agricultural by Shropshire County Council. However, with the provision of more information demonstrating it had indeed been used as an ancillary domestic building for well in excess of ten years and the provision of case law in respect of our proposal EN-PLAN to use the accommodation far more flexibly in terms of additional family members staying at the property whilst still maintaining an element of independent living. In these days where family members live longer more fulfilling lives and where younger members struggle to get on the property ladder the provision of an annex allows for flexible living arrangements that are to the benefit of all. At EN-PLAN we were extremely happy with the result and the chance to hep a family in this way ad this demonstrates our kowlege of Rural Planning.
Application Type: Full Planning
Date Valid: 15/09/2017
Location: Vownog View, Porth-Y-Waen, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8LX
Proposal: Proposed Development: Change of use of redundant agricultural building to ancillary domestic building and associated landscaping
Decision: Full Granted
Decision Date: 28/05/2015
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