Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed combined garage, shed and summer house with rooflights following demolition of garage and shed.

1.Demolish the single storey flat-roofed extension to the rear of the property. 2.Add a two storey extension to approximately the same footprint (approx 11m by 4m) as the current single-storey flat roofed extension. The new extension will be built with roofing and exterior walls entirely in keeping with the existing rear of the property. We have a question on whether we will be able to use photovoltaic tiles in the roof. 3.Install central heating in the whole property using a heat pump sited in the new extension. We are conscious of the need to allow the main house to breathe and will take professional advice on decorating and insulating in a way that achieves this. 4.Repair the chimney and roof of the main house using appropriate heritage materials. (Clearly we would consult the Conservation Officer and get the appropriate approvals.) 5.Demolish the existing garage which is in a poor state and replace. The garage appears C20 and is without merit. Build new garage further away from the main house so it does not interfere with the historic building. New garage to be ready for electric vehicles. 6.Add the property to the main drain if possible (currently has a septic tank). 7.Remove the large amount of rough uneven slab concrete outside the rear of the property and replace with a more appropriate and attractive material. 8.Re-lay the driveway with a material that is sympathetic but is not a mud track as currently. 9.Add shed / building for bicycle storage.

After discussions with a professional arborist we wish to undertake the following work: 1) approximately 50% reduction in height & 20% side reduction of an overgrown bay tree which has grown into an adjacent tree & is encroaching over entrance gate to property 2) reduction in height of eucalyptus to the previous pollarded height 3) removal of tall conifer right against side wall of house that arborist advises should be removed 4) removal of plum tree that is very close to and increasingly overhanging garage block and shed. Its root system is affecting the retaining wall & arborist advises tree should be removed.