SURBITON NEIGHBOURHOOD
Conservation Areas Advisory Committee

PLANNING APPLICATION COMMENT FORM
DATE: 12 November 2019

CA4
 RBK ref:

19/02417/HOU 		Address: 40 Woodlands Road Surbiton KT6 6PY

Planning Officer: Development Control Officer

Description of proposed works:

Demolition of existing side garage and erection of two storey side and rear extensions with alteration to the roof and installation of 3x roof lights. Erection of a new single storey garage to the rear of garden

APPRAISAL

By full committee on …… 12 November 2019 …… with …… 3 …… members present

Issued on 12 Nov 2019


1. Positive support
2. No objection
3. Objection
4. Objection unless revised as below
X
5. No comment/neutral
6. Lack of detail
7. Decision already issued



Reason for objection:

We are disappointed and concerned that our previous comments have been totally ignored by the applicant.
Whilst we don't object to the proposed front elevation there are a number of issues within this PA which we are concerned with.
We are disappointed the applicants have not taken the opportunity to use appropriate materials for a Conservation Area by replacing all uPVC windows and doors with timber frame windows and timber doors. The proposed building works aim to enhance the property within the CA rather than maintaining the status of the existing house.
In addition we note that there are a number of rooflights and these should be specified as 'conservation grade'.
While we don't mind the rear extension, we feel it does not match the rest of the building. It is a white 'box' incongruous with the rear elevation and not helped with inclusion of the rain water spout.
We object in the strongest terms the inclusion of the new garage. Notwithstanding the approval to remove numerous trees, we object to the loss of garden which is fundamental to maintain the character of the CA. We are also disappointed there are no proposals in the Planning Application to replace any of the felled trees.
Finally, a more traditional wood style door would be more appropriate for the garage than the roller shutter. Again, a style more in-keeping with the CA.