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.

Prior Notification - Change of Use from Offices (Class B1(a)) to Dwellinghouses (Class C3) The proposed works will restore the mid-terraced property, currently used as office space, to its original purpose of a single residential dwelling. This will involve full refurbishment of the interior, including upgrades to the electric and plumbing systems to comply with current regulations and also improve the energy efficiency of the dwelling. Additionally, external walls and roof space will be insulated further ensuring the property's energy efficiency. A fully fitted kitchen and utility room will be installed on the ground floor at the rear of the property. A ground floor WC/shower room will also be created, bringing the number of bathroom facilities in line with modern living. On the first floor, there is currently a small kitchenette and separate WC, these will be converted into a family bathroom. The proposed works will also incorporate full decor and new flooring throughout to create a light and spacious family home. All rooms have external windows allowing plenty of natural light. The bedrooms will be fitted with fire escape windows. There will be no changes to the exterior at the front of the property, other than tidying up the small front garden and painting of windowsills and lintels to improve the kerb appeal. To the rear, a low maintenance garden will be enclosed by a fence and the parking spaces will be accessed via a garden gate.