Planning – Application Comments

Comment Date: Mon 28 Jun 2021

Plymouth City Council
Strategic Planning & Infrastructure

Transport Planning Team
Ext: 01752 307813
Date: 17th June 2021

Dear Paul

Transport Response to a Pre-Application Enquiry

APPLICATION NO: 21/00727/MOR

SITE: 19 Nursery Close, Plymouth, PL5 4QG

DEVELOPMENT: Pre-application for building a double garage with granny annexe above it at rear of garden.


Observations:

I refer to your consultation dated 17th May 2021 regarding the above pre-planning application enquiry for the construction of a garage and annexe at the rear of the above property. I have visited the site and reviewed the submitted information.

The donor property has the benefit of an existing single garage and parking space with access from Nursery Close. Essentially this provides off-street parking to a level which meets the required standards, as identified within the City Council Development Guidelines SPD. However, it is accepted that the existing garage is likely to be too narrow for a modern car and therefore, arguably, the private drive might be considered to be the only parking space.

The applicant states that the proposed garage will be constructed to meet the required dimensions, and although not shown in any detail, it is anticipated that the internal dimension will therefore need to be at least 6.5m x 6.5m.

The proposed annexe will need to be associated with main dwelling and will not be permitted to be used as an independent residential unit, in its own right. This will need to be subject to a condition, should a planning application be submitted.

The occupant of the annexe could make use of the garage for parking as access would be controlled by the owner of the donor property.

Access to the proposed garage and annexe is achieved from a turning area on to Old Warleigh Lane which is publicly maintained highway. The applicant must ensure that no part of the building is constructed on any highway, which incidentally does not necessarily follow the same boundary as land ownership. The applicant is advised to seek confirmation of the extent of 'Highway' from the Local Highway Authority.

As the area in front of the proposed garage is designated as a turning area the applicant must ensure that this facility is protected for continued use.

Subject to conditions controlling the use of the garage and annexe, and ensuring that the size and design is acceptable there are unlikely to be any objections to the proposal should a planning application be forthcoming.


Craig Oakes BEng
Consultant authorised to sign on behalf of the Service
Director for Strategic Planning & Infrastructure