Plans

Design and Access Statement
No. The 87 Manor Drive, KT4 7LL
Non-Material Amendment application
3013-00-001 Rev --
Executive Summary
This statement is submitted alongside a non-material amendments application to No. 87 The Manor Drive KT4 7LL, to alter the
existing planning permission from a flat roof with a glazed lantern, to a mono-pitched roof with 3 no. skylights. All other parameters
of the approved design are retained.
The as approved drawings sought to create a family space that would compliment the existing ground floor. It has since been felt
that the flat roof would require additional expense and maintenance, which in the long term does not meet the family’s requirements.
As a result, the proposed mono-pitched roof requires very little maintenance and the skylights windows can be specified to be self
cleaning. Furthermore, the mono pitched roof is a more attractive solution that compliments the existing roofs.
The application is being made on behalf of Mr and Mrs. Broux whom have made Kingston their home where they have brought up
two young children.
The proposed alterations have been verbally discussed with the property owners at No. 85 and No.87 and not voiced any objection to
the new roof design.. To that end, this brief Design and Access statement demonstrate the proposed development to the above site
has been carefully considered and attempts to satisfy the local authority planning guidelines as well as the requirements of the
property owners.
Schedule of Changes:
As approved: Single storey flat roof rear extension with bifold doors and glazed roof lantern
As Approved Drawings:
3013-20-200_3-5m Proposed- GF Rev 02
3013-20-300_ProposedElev- Rev 03
3013-20-500_IsoComparison- Rev01
As proposed: Singe storey mono-pitched roof rear extension with bifold doors.
Proposed Drawings:
3013-20-201_3-5m Proposed GF (MM)
3013-20-301_ProposedElev (MM)
3013-10-301_ExistingProposedFrontElev
3013-20-501_IsoComparison
Site Location and Description
The property is in the borough of Kingston between Worcester Park to the east and Malden Manor to the west. It is a typical semidetached property adjoining No.85, the dwelling has an additional single storey, lean-to side extension oriented west with a concrete
render pebble dash finish.
The rear elevation of the property is south facing, this ensures a high quality of light all year around.
The property is not covered by Article 4. nor is it located within a conservation area, therefore the existing dwelling has no
architectural or historical importance.
The façade materials of all properties on the road vary between concrete pebble dash render, brick, bay windows with terracotta clad
tiles. The street facing elevation of the houses along 87 The Manor Drive is largely homogenous, with the rear elevations varying
vastly.
No properties or features on Manor Drive are listed and is well served by public transport and on-street parking.
Design
No notable, distinct or unique features are found on this property. It is of a 1970’s style and proportion with a bay window on the
principle elevation, Windows are double glazed PVCu and plain roof tiles which are found on the majority of houses along The Manor
Drive.
The description of the proposed works is as follows:
Single storey mono-pitched roof rear extension with bifold doors and 3 no skylights
The rear extension will provide a dedicated dining area, and a separated utility room. There are no alterations proposed to the front
of the house. Externally, brickwork with colour and bond to match the front elevation and adjoining properties or to planners’
approval.
Layout
The proposed extension requires full electrical wiring, and all pipework/ plumbing will be added, in order to meet current Building
Regulations. Improving the overall energy efficiency and thermal performance is very important, all new glazing will be low E rated,
plus, new insulation will be installed, to reduce heating demand.
To create a continuous larger space from the reception to the dining area requires demolition of the existing external walls, this will
create more space with an open plan layout that will suit and cater for the occupants needs and allow greater flexibility for future
use. The ground floor will also have two separate utility rooms adjacent to one another.
Scale
The existing property is approx. 89 Sq. M with an overall boundary area of approx. 324 Sq. M.
The proposed net area gains are from the rear single storey extension adding 28.7 Sq. M, and is 3.5m in depth.
The scale and massing of the proposal is keeping with the houses in The Manor Drive. The scale of the proposed works is
considered proportionate to the size of the existing house, and will not have a negligible effect on the amenity of adjacent land
owners. Similarly, the aesthetics proposed are traditional with an element of modernity.
Appearance
The proposal has been designed in accordance with the Local Development Framework - Residential Design SPD 2013 and Kingston
Core Strategy 2012.
The proposed works will use materials to match the existing property which is analogous to The Borough of Kingston. The scale of
the single storey extension is well suited to the proportions of the house and the height of the proposal is kept as low as possible so
that it doesn’t impede and impact on the adjoining properties and surrounding area.
The proposed skylights provide an adequate amount of light to the proposed extension, without appearing to prominent in the overall
design.
Access
The existing access to the property will remain unaltered. The proposed works to the ground floor dining area will retain or improve
access to the rear of the property.
Policy Guidance 33
The proposed works have been considered against Policy Guidance no. 33 found in the Residential Design SPD (Nov ’13) and
confirm it is in accordance:The extension appears proportionate, and subordinate to the host building.
The adjoining property (no. 85) is set at the same level.
More than 50% of the garden remains. The garden area is not reduced by the proposed works.
Extension depth does not exceed 3-3.5m
Parapet does not exceed 3.3m in height, nor the does pitch of the glazed lantern exceed 4m in height above existing ground level.
Planning History
A successful planning application reference: 14/14480/HOU, was validated on the 28th April 2014, and permitted with Conditions on
the 7th August 2014.
No objections were made by the adjoining neighbours, nor were any objections made by the local authority.
Although the agreed amendments to the prior notification householder application would have resulted in an approval, it was felt that
the extension would not be fit for purpose.
Local Planning Policy
The following policies have been adhered to:
Kingston Core Strategy 2012
Policy DM 3 – Designing for changing climate
Policy CS 8 – Character, Design and Heritage
Policy DM 10 – Design requirements for new developments (Including House extensions)
Local Development Framework
Residential Design SPD 2013
Policy Guidance 33
Section 4.4.1 & 4.4.2 - General Design Principles
Section 4.3 – High Quality Design
Section 4.4.6 – Materials and Detailing
Section 4.4.9 – Material Planning Considerations
Section 4.4.16 – Household Developments – Rear Extensions
Section 4 – Policy Guidance 31 – Separation Distances
Section 4 – Policy Guidance 33 – Single Storey Rear Extensions
National Planning Policy Framework
Section 7: Requiring good design
Site Photos
Figure 1: Existing side extension
Figure 2: Rear elevation of No. 87 The Manor Drive
Figure 3: Rear Elevation
Figure 4: Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension