Section 73 application to Remove or Vary Conditions 2, 3 & 6 of application 2023/0074/FUL in order to allow for the provision of 4 parking spaces on site (Retrospective approval for the erection of a two storey and single storey extension to dwelling, raising of the roof of the original house with a new thatch roof, addition of a window on the North East elevation, re-positioning of two windows on the South West elevation, the addition of an extra chimney and the raising of the height of the existing chimney with new rear door access, 2 no. garden sheds, parking and landscaping works).

Change of use from public house to 2 dwellings, including repair and restoration of existing structure, removal of pitched slate roof over part of modern rear extension. Demolition of modern kitchen chimney, single storey rear extension to kitchen/ lavatory building, redecking of existing flat roof over existing kitchen/lavatory area, new rear door opening, new rear ground floor, first floor and roof window openings, replacement front windows and doors, removal of garden shed and external gates and installation of new fencing and external gates.

Conversion of public house to 2 dwellings, including repair and restoration of existing structure, removal of pitched slate roof over part of modern kitchen and lavatory rear extension, demolition of modern kitchen chimney, single storey rear extension to kitchen/lavatory building, redecking of flat roof over kitchen/ lavatory area, new rear door opening, new rear ground floor, first floor and roof window openings, replacement front doors and windows, removal of garden shed and external gates and installation of new fencing and gates. Removal of internal partition walls and staircases. Installation of new internal staircases, partition walls and create new door openings.

Retrospective approval for the erection of a two storey and single storey extension to dwelling, raising of the roof of the original house with a new thatch roof, addition of a window on the North East elevation, re-positioning of two windows on the South West elevation, the addition of an extra chimney and the raising of the height of the existing chimney with new rear door access, 2 no. garden sheds, parking and landscaping works.

Details required by Condition 5 (Landscaping) of Planning Permission 21/01986 for Replacement front canopy, single storey front/side extension for boiler room and storage, single storey side extension with roof terrace and balustrade, single storey rear extension, extraction ducts, flu, acoustic screen to east elevation, alterations to fenestration, new shed and a single storey side/rear extension with canopy to Tan Home for a storage and recycling plant for the change of use of the existing dwelling to a Cookery School with a library, offices and first floor one bedroom apartment.

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 (approved plans) of planning permission 20/1838/MFUL (Demolition of existing buildings and the residential development of 33 new homes in a mix of 10 no. dwellings and 19 apartments and the conversion and refurbishment of Eldin House to create 4 apartments, partial demolition of potting shed and greenhouse and extensions to create dwelling, together with vehicle and pedestrian accesses, landscaping and associated infrastructure) to allow design changes to the approved apartment block which include changes to balconies, window position and alignments and the addition of a lift overrun to the roof and the approved dwellings which include internal layout changes, the addition of porches, changes to window positions and design.

Variation of Condition 1 of previously approved application DC/20/1318 (Variation of condition 1 of previously approved application DC/18/1710 (Erection of an agricultural workers dwelling incorporating a farm office following the removal of a mobile home, storage container, sheds, stables and extension to existing bungalow) for external amendments, including the relocation of bi-fold doors to the front elevation and window to the rear, and alterations to the depth of the windows to the utility, bathroom and en-suite)) to allow for the installation of an air source heat pump and other minor amendments to dwelling.

Replacement front canopy, single storey front/side extension for boiler room and storage, single storey side extension with roof terrace and balustrade, single storey rear extension, extraction ducts, flu, acoustic screen to east elevation, alterations to fenestration, new shed and a single storey side/rear extension with canopy to Tan Home for a storage and recycling plant for the change of use of the existing dwelling to a Cookery School with a library, offices and first floor one bedroom apartment.

Alterations to dwelling house to include: 1. Removal of existing bay windows to South elevation and construction of two-storey entrance lobby. 2. Creation of double-height entrance hall and associated internal alterations. 3. Amendments to window positions, replacement of rotten window frames with high-performance powder-coated metal-framed windows. 4. Repositioning of existing and introduction of new projecting eaves-style dormer windows with stone mullions and traditional rolled lead roofs. 5. Conversion of existing garage to create much-needed utility, laundry and boot rooms including in-filling of void to swimming pool below. 6. Construction of single-storey kitchen extension of circa 23sqm. 7. Alterations to existing stairwell, removal of catslide roof and construction of flat roof with roof light with stone parapet to perimeter to improve head-height and natural light in stairwell. 8. Introduction of through-colour render to courtyard internal elevations. 9. Construction of new garage block, formation of parking courtyard to obscure cars and construction of stone connection building. 10. Demolition of existing timber outbuildings to facilitate construction of new equipment/tractor sheds due North of existing. 11. Alterations to driveway where it reaches house to create improved arrival sequence and guest parking.