Planners to inspect extension

PLANNING chiefs are to make a site inspection before reaching a decision on a home extension plan in Deacons Close, Croft.
Members of the borough’s planning committee decided to visit the site after hearing of an objection from a neighbour who claimed the part-two storey, part-single storey extension would have an oppressive impact and would be out of character with other adjoining properties.
The committee was told the scheme would involve the demolition of an existing conservatory and porch to make way for the new extension.
Planning officers recommended the scheme be approved. They said the property had an unusual layout in that both and the front and rear elevations had the appearance of a rear elevation.
The extension would by at the front, but given the presence of an existing conservatory and the enclosed nature of front gardens by a 1.8m high boundary fence, resembled a rear elevation
Officers said the extension would have no detrimental impact on neighbours.