Appeal 3340239

The appeal is allowed and planning permission is granted for a single storey glazed garden room extension to side elevation at [site address] , Thurgoland, Barnsley [postcode] in accordance with the terms of the application, Ref 2023/0874 subject to the following conditions:

The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than 3 years from the date of this decision.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: [name] DL827 01 and [name] 01 Elevation & Plan Drawing.

I used the appellant name, address and application description as originally stated on the planning application form.

The main issue is the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.

The appeal property is one half of a pair of semi-detached dwellings facing [address]. The site occupies an elevated corner plot of a residential cul-de-sac, with its side elevation facing [address]. Whilst properties on [address] have a traditional appearance and are constructed from stone, house types and materials, including those used on extensions and conservatories in the wider area are mixed.

The proposal for a dark grey aluminium glazed lean-to extension on the side of the property facing [address], would not be of the same materials, colour and texture as to the existing house. Nor would the glazing be of a similar form or proportion. However, I am of the view that the more modern, simple, glazed extension nonetheless respects the dwelling through its small scale, low profile and the obvious contrasting form assists in giving the extension a modern, lightweight appearance. The use of a darker aluminium frame would suitably tie with the dark roof, and those of other properties in the area.

The ground floor part of the building is relatively well screened by a neighbouring garage, boundary fencing, outbuildings and hedges to the side and rear. Only the upper most part would be visible above these features. Whilst it would be possible to see the extension from the front of the property, it would not appear in wide ranging or prominent views from this perspective. The extension is set far back from the front and rear of the property so that it would not appear obtrusive and would be a relatively discrete addition, that would not interfere or harm the street scene.

I therefore conclude the proposed development would not harm the character or appearance of the host dwelling or the area. The proposal would accord with Policy D1 of the Barnsley Local Plan (adopted January 2019), which seeks to ensure that development comprises high quality design. Notwithstanding that the materials do not comply with the advice in the [address] Extensions and [name] (adopted May 2019), it does not conflict with its general principles to ensure development is of a scale and design harmonious to the existing building.

I have imposed a time limit for commencement and a plans condition. These are necessary in the interests of certainty and enforceability. A materials condition is not required, as these are specified on the drawings.

I conclude that the proposed development would accord with the Development Plan as a whole and there are no other considerations, including the Framework, that indicate that I should take a different decision other than in accordance with this.

For the reasons given above, I conclude the appeal should be allowed.