rear dna - 104 arsenal road , london , se9 1jz

Design and access statement

for

104 Arsenal Road , London , SE9 1JZ

Rear ExtensionProposal:

Demolition of the existing rear extension and build new rear extension 3.6m deep rear

extension.

Project Background:

The application site is 104 Arsenal Road Eltham SE9 1JZ .The application site comprises a

two-storey mid terrace dwelling and is located on the southside of Arsenal Road.

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The surrounding area is residential in character, with the neighbouring properties having a

generally similar appearance to the host dwelling. The application dwelling is distinct as it sits

significantly further forward than the other properties in the terrace. The property is not a

statutory or locally listed building but does fall within the Progress Estate Conservation Area.

The house is formed of three bedrooms one bathroom, a kitchen/living space, and utility room

Site Photo:



The proposal

Planning permission is sought for Erection of single storey rear extension with pitched roof and

Velux roof lights.



Planning policy:

London Plan (2021) Policy D3 (Form and Layout) requires development to enhance local context

by delivering buildings and spaces that positively respond to local distinctiveness trough their

layout, orientation, scale, appearance and shape. D3 (Quality and Character) also requires

development to be of high quality, with architecture that pays attention to detail. Policies DH1

and DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014) require

proposals to have a high quality of design and to maintain a scale and design which creates a

positive relationship with the host building and the surrounding locality.

Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990; requires the

local authority to pay a special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the

character or appearance of the relevant conservation area. This principle is supported by policy

HCI of the London Plan and Policies DH3 and DH(h) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core

Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014).

Specifically, in relation to rear extensions, Paragraph 5.29 of the Residential Extensions,

Basements and Conversions Guidance SPD outlines that the new rear extensions “should not

normally project out more than 3.6m from the rear wall of the original house”.

Relevant planning history

The application site does not have any relevant planning history that should be taking into

consideration when assessing this application. However, there are a number of relevant

applications that have been determined in the surrounding area.



Planning Policy & Guidance

National Planning Policy Framework (DCLG, July 2019)

- Chapter 12: Achieving well-designed places

- Chapter 16: Conserving and enhancing the historic environment

The London Plan (2016)

- Policy 7.4: Local Character

- Policy 7.6: Architecture

- Policy 7.8: Heritage assets and archaeology

Royal Greenwich Local Plan (2014)

- Policy DH1 – Design - Policy DH3

– Heritage Assets - Policy DH(a)

- Residential Extensions - Policy DH(b)

- Protection of Amenity of Adjacent Occupiers

- Policy DH(h) – Conservation Areas

Policy 7.8 of the London Plan and Policies DH3 and DH(h) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan:

Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (July 2014). Policies 7.4, 7.6 and 7.8 of the London Plan

2016, policies DH1, DH3, DH(a) and DH(h) of the Royal Greenwich local plan: Core Strategy with

Detailed Policies (2014), and the Council's Residential Extensions, Basements and Conversions

SPD (December 2018).

Royal Borough Greenwich Supplementary Planning Document Progress Estate Conservation

Area design Guidelines Progress Estate Conservation Arear Character Appraisal Progress Estate

Conservation Area Management Strategy



Effect on Character and Appearance of the Area

The Progress Estate is a fine example of early twentieth century garden city development,

characterised by cottage-style houses using similar design details and materials and set out in a

legible manner that is evocative of ad-hoc village growth over time.

Rear extensions would appear to be allowed still under Permitted Development (the client is

aware of this but has requested a planning application be submitted) and viewing aerial imagery

online reveals that a number of rear extensions and conservatories have been built in the

immediate local area. These vary in size and between pitched and flat roofs, but usually

employ white/off-white render and roof tiles or asphalt or felt roofing as materials.

The provision, position and orientation of the dwelling, with the proposed extensions, is

sympathetic in both design and in proportion with the existing close properties and both public

and private open spaces in the vicinity. The development proposed does not have an

overbearing impact or cause a significant sense of enclosure, or loss of outlook, or light to

principal windows and door of the habitable rooms of the neighbour's property .Therefore it is

believed that the proposed development will not have any adverse effect on the amenity and

privacy of the neighbours. The rear extensions at Nos. 44, 48 ,64 and 67,61.83 85 ,89Arsenal

Road are typical of these extensions and the new proposal is nor different. By appearing

subservient the proposed extension will be of a scale and character appropriate to the main

house and, whilst not being subject to development control, the proposed materials are

appropriate to the character of the area

Conclusion

The scale of the new development will be kept reasonable for the size of the house. Adding

additional features to the host dwelling will improve the appearance of the house and comply

with protected scenery of Progress Conservation Area Should you want to discuss the design

further, please feel free to contact me directly as we are happy to work together to achieve the

ideal solution.



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