Planning & Design Practice have secured planning permission to extend and alter a detached bungalow to provide a front porch, a single-storey rear extension, a flat-roofed rear dormer at first-floor height and associated alterations. The site lies in a residential area of Stockport surrounded by homes of a similar character.
The rationale for the development was driven by a desire for the client to enhance their bungalow, to provide more living space in their home. We worked with Urban Design & Consult Ltd to prepare and submit a full planning application addressing design concerns from the officer’s comments on a previously submitted application, which was withdrawn earlier in 2022. The previous application consisted of a distinctively different design compared to the rest of the street scene which could have caused overlooking and loss of privacy for neighbouring residents. However, the revised design ensured privacy and was a more modest proposition in relation to the existing street scene.
The proposed porch will incorporate a pitched roof in line with the dwelling and similar to neighbouring homes. The rear extensions including the rear dormer are in keeping with the street scene as many other local detached bungalows have undertaken renovations and extensions in recent years. The proposed flat roofed rear dormer follows the limitations of permitted development. All materials will match the existing dwelling and rear elevations will not be readily visible from public vantage points.
Due to the Borough Council’s specific requirements for extensions to homes [Extensions and Alterations to Dwellings SPD (2011)], the bungalow was required to use matching materials for any extensions to the existing property, respecting the shape and form of the bungalow. Additionally, the front porch is a reduced, modest design, when compared to the previously proposed extension, through retaining the appearance of openness around the dwelling, being appropriate in size and respecting existing materials.
We are excited to see work progress on site to enhance the client’s home after a swift approval, and look forward to seeing the completed project.
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