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Cheshire West and Chester Council Planning: Single-storey triple garage gains approval

The detached garage would serve town houses and apartments in the area

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Cheshire West and Chester Council Planning: Single-storey triple garage gains approval

SINGLE-STOREY TRIPLE GARAGE: Spital Walk, Chester (Image: Google Street View)

Written by David Norbury

Chester, Cheshire

The prospect of off street parking spaces was put forward close to two conservation areas and a grade ll listed property in Cheshire West and Chester.

The application was made by Ellesmere Port based Poole Homes on land at Spital Walk, Chester.

Cheshire West and Chester Council was told by the developer a single storey triple garage was intended.

The detached garage would serve town houses and apartments in the area and would sit in between the Chester Canal and the Boughton and the Meadows conservation areas close to grade ll listed Richmond House according to a report.

The Canal and River Trust asked the council to satisfy itself there would be no impact upon the historic significance of the conservation areas and listed structures. Agents Cassidy & Ashton argued the surrounding area had a predominantly residential character, sited on the edge of the city centre.

The development would contribute positively to the local character of the area and had been designed to have as little impact upon the conservation areas and the nearby grade ll listed building as possible.

There was a notable lack of secure, off-street car parking for nearby residential properties, particularly along Spital Walk and the site offered a 'prime opportunity' to meet an identified need within the locality whilst redeveloping under utilised, brown field land. The three parking spaces would be leased by nearby residents.

The pitched roof garage would not appear out of keeping and would respect the character and protect the visual amenity of the area, planners believed. Regard had been had to the neighbouring residential properties and there would be no significant adverse impact on residential amenity.

There was no expected increase in traffic movements and it was considered the proposed garaging would have no unacceptable impact on highway safety. While the parking was not located within a conservation area, its location between two could have the potential to result in harm but planners felt the character and appearance of the conservation areas would be preserved. It would have no unacceptable effect on the setting of the nearby listed building.

Planning permission was recommended subject to conditions and Cheshire West and Chester Council agreed the development could go ahead.

Farndon, Cheshire

Alterations were submitted to a new property in a Cheshire West and Chester village. The application to Cheshire West and Chester Council was made by James Leach on land at Churton Road, Farndon near Chester. Mr Leach had approval for a detached dwelling in 2020.

ALTERATIONS SUBMITTED: Churton Road, Farndon (Image: Google Street View) 

A report at the time said the house would be within the built up area of Farndon on an area of undeveloped land accessed by a gap between 4 and 5 Churton Road. The site comprised previously separate plots which had served as garden areas for adjacent cottages which had fallen into disuse.

He had now told the council he was seeking to make alterations to the window widths, add a Juliette balcony to the rear, a door to a side elevation and a chimney stack to the dining room according to a report. Planners said Mr Leach was seeking to make some changes to the windows and doors, primarily the sizes of the windows and the inclusion of a chimney. A Juliette balcony was also included but it was noted these were normally allowed under permitted development.

Taking into account the scale of the overall development and the effect of the changes it was considered the proposed amendment would be non-material.

Cheshire West and Chester Council agreed the amendment could be accepted. The decision amended but did not replace the previous permission.

Chester, Cheshire

A retrospective application was lodged involving a single storey extension in Cheshire West and Chester. Applicant Mr S Temur made the proposal at 45 Greenfield Lane, Chester.

He told planning officers at Cheshire West and Chester Council he was seeking the new build at the rear of a detached outbuilding, originally a garage and now in use as a playroom, at the dwelling. The extension would provide a utility room.

RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION: Greenfield Lane, Chester (Image: Google Street View)

Mickle Trafford and District planning committee had no observations but a report discloses comments had been received in respect of the quality of the workmanship notably the external brickwork and the pointing.

Planners decided the development would not have a significant adverse impact on health or quality of life, having particular regard to residential amenity. It maintained the same width, height and roof pitch as the original outbuilding and simply elongated the building to provide the utility room. There would be no unacceptable impact in respect of visual amenity and the roof tiles and brickwork would be similar to the original. The quality of the workmanship was not a material planning consideration

Planning permission was recommended subject to conditions and Cheshire West and Chester Council agreed the extension could have approval.

Upton, Chester

Retrospective approval was sought for alterations to a two-storey Green Belt dwelling in a Cheshire West and Chester suburb. The application was made by Ms Adell Chor at 7 Percival Close, Upton, Chester.

Ms Chor told planning officers at Cheshire West and Chester Council she was seeking permission for single storey side and single storey rear extensions at the property. The extensions had been constructed with external materials to match the original dwelling and the resulting development was in keeping with the character and appearance of the house, surrounding properties and the wider setting, planners explained.

It was not considered the proposal would have a significant adverse impact on health or quality of life, having particular regard to residential amenity. Planners added the site was within the Green Belt but it was not believed the extensions would result in disproportionate additions over and above the size of the original home. The new build would be appropriate. There would be no unacceptable impact with regard to highway safety.

Subject to conditions it was recommended that planning permission should be granted.

Cheshire West and Chester Council agreed Ms Chor's application could be approved.

Chester, Cheshire

An extension to a gable roofed dwelling in a Cheshire West and Chester suburb would be in keeping, planners suggested. Mr and Mrs R Hemmings submitted the plans at 42 Hamilton Street, Chester in the Hoole Road conservation area.

They told planning officers at Cheshire West and Chester Council they were looking to extend at the rear of their semi-detached, two storey home. There were no representations by neighbours to the single storey feature.

EXTEND AT THE REAR: Hamilton Street, Chester (Image: Google Street View) 

There is a detached garage to the side with external finishes being a mix of red brick and render, according to a report. Hamilton Street has a range of dwellings differing in size, shape, design and materials the report added.

Planners explained the proposed works would be constructed using large red bricks to match adjacent garden walls and front elevations with white painted softwood double glazed doors to match the existing and white painted softwood double glazed windows which would also match.

The resulting development would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the original dwelling, surrounding properties and the wider setting while also preserving the conservation area. It would comply fully with the council's guidance on house extensions.

The property had a modest garden, particularly to the rear, as well as existing high boundary treatments and there would be no overlooking or loss of privacy affecting the rear neighbours at Panton Place or Hewitt Street. It was considered the proposal would not have a significant adverse impact on quality of life, particularly with regard to residential amenity.

Cheshire West and Chester Council agreed Mr and Mrs R Hemmings could have approval for their extension subject to conditions.

Chester, Cheshire

Two replacement oricle windows were proposed in a Cheshire West and Chester conservation area. The features were requested by Severn Trent Water at 156A and 156B Barrel Well Hill, Chester where the properties are rented out to tenants.

The road is located within the Boughton and Meadows conservation area, according to a Cheshire West and Chester Council report. It explained the semi-detached, three-storey dwellings with a gable roof had external finishes of a mix of red brick and render.

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS: Barrel Well Hill, Chester (Image: Google Street View)

Barrel Well Hill slopes towards the River Dee and properties vary in size, shape and design with most displaying a mix of traditional red brick and render. There were no representations in response to consultations on the application.

Chester based agents Fisher German explained the windows were not the original frames from when the property was first built although they created panoramic views of the river.

They were in 'desperate need' of replacement and the building looked to be in disrepair. The replacements would not look much different and would improve the look of the property and maintain it well for the residents who live there. The proposed windows would be constructed using red brickwork and white Upvc to match the existing planners said.

Referring to the conservation area they believed the new windows would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the original dwellings, surrounding properties and the wider setting. The application was submitted for the purpose of replacing existing, damaged windows located at the rear of the property and there would be no impact on the overall design.

Approval was recommended and Cheshire West and Chester Council agreed Severn Trent Water could have permission for the features.

Chester, Chesire

A raised deck canopy was proposed to the front of a property facing the River Dee in Cheshire West and Chester. The application was made by Maria Bevan at Eaton House, 22A The Groves, Chester.

Among other alterations it included changes to windows and doors and a reduction in the ground level of a patio at the rear. The Groves is within the City Centre conservation area and is characterised by a range of dwellings differing in size, shape, design and materials used, according to a report.

RAISED DECK CANOPY: Eaton House, Chester (Image: Google Street View)

Eaton House is a three-storey, terraced dwelling with red brick finishes which is accessed from The Groves but is set back considerably from the street frontage. The proposed raised deck balcony would be constructed using matching brick piers with a low wall frontage and a matching stainless and glass balustrade. The balcony itself would be similar to an existing design at 22B The Groves.

The proposed new doors would be hardwood and double glazed to match those at the adjoining properties and the balcony would not appear out of character with the surrounding area. Due to the dwelling being set back considerably the property was not overly visible.

The change to the rear patio area would allow access from the ground floor level via the kitchen and would include the construction of a walk on roof window which was deemed acceptable. There would be no harm to residential amenity. The character and appearance of the conservation area would at least be preserved.

Planning officers recommended approval and this was agreed by Cheshire West and Chester Council subject to conditions.

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