The report advised that the application was for a two storey side extension which would be the height of the existing dwelling and would extend both the front and rear building lines. The roof shape would reflect that of the existing roof. It was also proposed to alter the existing bedroom window on the first floor rear elevation to a floor length window with a Juliet balcony, to serve as an open plan study.

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:-

1)         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.

In pursuance of section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

2)         The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match those used on the existing building.

To ensure that the appearance of the development is in harmony with the existing character of the dwelling house as supported by Policy EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.

3)         The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans; Drawing No.1 Revision A proposed elevations and floor plans received 6 August 2012 and Drawing No.1 Revision A proposed and existing block plans received 6 August 2012.

In the interests of proper planning.

4)         Before the development, including any site clearance works, is begun, tree protection measures in accordance with BS 5837 2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations shall be erected for each tree or group of trees to be retained on this site, or such measures as may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority shall be provided. The protection measures shall be retained in position at all times until the completion of the development, and the land so enclosed shall be kept clear of all contractors materials and machinery. The existing soil levels around the boles of the trees shall not be altered.

To ensure that the trees are not damaged during the period of construction in accordance with policies EN1 of the Sevenoaks District Local Plan.