Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a part single, part two storey side extension. Sub-division of dwelling to create a 1 x 5 bed House In Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and a 1 x 1-bed dwelling (Use Class C3) and associated landscaping. Alteration to 1no. window to front elevation. Provision of private amenity space, bin and cycle store and new boundary fence with access gates. (amended description and plans).

Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (CMP) attached to planning permission 22/01252/FUL dated 02 Feb 2023 (Conversion of existing bungalow (8 Blackwell Grove) and amalgamation of plots to create pool house and gymnasium for use by 7 Briar Close with the erection of a linked extension with pergola and patio area, replacement raised roof with 4 no. dormer windows, new pitched roof to garage and incorporating conversion of integral garage within main dwelling into habitable space. Single storey extension to the rear of No 7 Briar Close. Landscaping works including removing access from Briar Close with the repositioning of electronic access gates with stone piers (off Blackwell Grove) and infill gap to form brick boundary wall, hard standing, gazebo, 1.2m high fencing and associated landscaping works) (Amended Construction Management Plan received 20 March 2023)

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.

Conversion of existing bungalow (8 Blackwell Grove) and amalgamation of plots to create pool house and gymnasium for use by 7 Briar Close with the erection of a linked extension with pergola and patio area, replacement raised roof with 4 no. dormer windows, new pitched roof to garage and incorporating conversion of integral garage within main dwelling into habitable space. Single storey extension to the rear of No 7 Briar Close. Landscaping works including removing access from Briar Close with the repositioning of electronic access gates with stone piers (off Blackwell Grove) and infill gap to form brick boundary wall, hard standing, gazebo, 1.2m high fencing and associated landscaping works (amended plans and entrance gate details received 6 January 2023)