27 Wellington Street Burton Upon Trent DE14 2DP

1. 1.The proposed annexe, by virtue of its substantial footprint, depth, and overall massing, fails to remain subordinate to the host dwelling and instead appears as a building of a scale comparable to an independent residential unit. The development occupies a significant proportion of the rear garden and introduces a level of built form that is disproportionate to the modest size of the plot. As a result, the proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site and fails to respect the established hierarchy between the main dwelling and ancillary structures. The development is therefore contrary to Policies SP1, SP24 and DP1 of the East Staffordshire Local Plan, which require new development to be proportionate, subordinate to the host property, and reflective of local character
2. 2.The siting, scale and massing of the annexe would disrupt the established urban grain of Wellington Street, which is characterised by long, open rear gardens containing only small scale domestic outbuildings. The introduction of a large, full height brick built structure deep within the plot would erode the openness of the rear garden environment and appear visually intrusive when viewed from neighbouring properties. The proposal would therefore fail to integrate with the prevailing pattern of development and would harm the character and appearance of the locality, contrary to Policies SP24 and DP1 of the East Staffordshire Local Plan and the design principles set out in the East Staffordshire Design SPD.
3. 3.The scale and position of the annexe would result in an unacceptable reduction in the amount of usable private amenity space serving the host dwelling. The remaining garden area would be significantly constrained and would not provide an adequate level of outdoor space for the occupants of the main dwelling. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policy DP3 of the East Staffordshire Local Plan, which requires development to maintain satisfactory levels of amenity for existing and future occupiers. This application is refused by the under signed under powers delegated by the Borough Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

DE14 2DP

Application type

Householder

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Shobnall CP

Date validated

29 April 2026

Consultation expiry

25 May 2026

Committee meeting

18 March 2026

Application expires

16 June 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Agent

Ceecon

Statutory period

48 days

Site notice end

25 May 2026

UPRN

100031674179

Documents

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