Householder application for the erection of a two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Garage conversion to create habitable accommodation. Two storey front extension and first floor extension to include changes to fenestration and solar panels added to rear roof. Erection of new carport, changes to surface materials in front and rear gardens, widening of rear gate and replacement of boundary fences with brick walls.

Extension 1. The application is for a renewal of an identical application that was approved in 2016. 2. The site currently accommodates a small house and two sheds. It is bounded by residential property on two sides, a paddock to the rear and is on the residential fringe of Westleton. The prevailing scale in the neighbourhood is varied with traditional one and two storey dwellings with one much larger property next door. 3. The existing house is to be extended to provide a single storey garage and an additional bedroom and ground floor bathroom to make the accommodation more modern and flexible. 4. The proposed dwelling will have no openings onto neighbouring properties and is screened by hedges and fences with the principal trees and boundary hedging and fencing being retained. 5. Highway access, bin and oil storage will be unchanged. 6. The exception is to increase the height of the existing perimeter willow fence to up to 3 meters (to graduate up after a minimum of 4 meters from the roadway) along the boundary between the cottage and the new building next door to improve privacy for both buildings following the new build increasing the land elevation in their back garden and increased scale of overlooking windows. 7. External materials are limited to brick and tiling compatible with local styles. 8. No biodiversity issues are presented by the proposals. 9. The site has been checked for contamination in 2017 and 2019 with no issues being found. 10. The site is not within a Conservation Area and the building is not listed.

Variation of condition 2 of application 21/00645/HHA (Garage conversion to habitable accommodation. Two storey rear extension and single storey rear extension to include roof lantern. Alteration to fenestration) to allow changes to the land levels to the rear to create a patio area with access steps to the side and rear, boundary fencing, changes in height of the single storey rear extension, and alterations to the fenestration from dark grey windows and doors to white aluminum (part retrospective).

Erection of single storey extension and porch and demolition of existing conservatory and porch; conversion of garage and car port to provide additional living accommodation and storage; external alterations including replacement roof tiles, installation of roof lights and alterations to fenestration; erection of 2m high timber fence to part of boundary.

New front porch, part two storey part single storey front/side/rear extension with rear first floor roof terrace and balcony, attached garage with habitable accommodation within the roofspace, alterations to fenestration, new gates and boundary fence.