SURBITON NEIGHBOURHOOD
Conservation Areas Advisory Committee
PLANNING APPLICATION
COMMENT FORM
DATE: 10 July 2018
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CA4 |
RBK ref:
18/16422/HOU |
Address:
20 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, KT6 6QW
Planning Officer: Paul Young |
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Description of proposed works:
Conversion of garage to habitable room including roof alterations to include rooflights. Changes to rear fenestration and erection of rear decking. Demolition of rear chimney, erection of rear dormer and insertion of rooflights to the side and front to enlarge existing habitable loft rooms. |
APPRAISAL |
By full committee on …… 10 July 2018 …… with …… 4 …… members present
Issued on 11 Jul 2018
| 1. Positive support |
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2. No objection |
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| 3. Objection |
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4. Objection unless revised as below |
X
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| 5. No comment/neutral |
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6. Lack of detail |
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| 7. Decision already issued |
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Reason for objection:
- Removal of rear chimney. We object to the removal of the rear chimney due to its prominence and significance on this property. Chimneys are a characteristic feature on properties in Southborough.
- Bi-fold doors. The proposed scale of the rear bi-fold doors does not match the proportions of the adjacent existing double doors. They should have glazing bars to make the proportions more in-keeping with the existing doors.
- Insufficient information. No 'Application for Planning Permission' was provided in our pack so we are unable to consider whether the materials are appropriate for the Conservation Area. We would expect that the velux windows in the front elevation will be of Conservation grade.
- The rear dormer. We consider the total size of the rear dormer is excessively large and would prefer it to be reduced slightly and retain the line of the existing hip.
In conclusion we feel the proposed alterations to the property will not enhance the existing building.