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REFUSAL FOR A CARPORT

Posted on July 21, 2010

by Ray George

Recently a planning application for a carport was refused because “The proposed carport, due to the design and materials used, would be an incongruous feature which would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the Ethelburt Avenue Conservation Area”. When walking along the road, we see not only the front of the properties but also the sides. Do we want this view spoilt by the addition of a car-port or, as Prince Charles would say, a car-buncle on the side elevation? A carport is a skeletal structure which only presents the edge of the roof and its supporting posts to the passerby. Whether such an addition could be acceptable will depend on its design and the style of the house. Herbert Collins designed his houses not separately but as one of a group and when making alterations it is essential to consider how this will fit in with the neighbouring houses.

A related problem is the disappearance of front gardens. However beautiful your back garden may be, it is the front garden that should be a delight to the community. This problem has been recognised in the Design Guidance for the Conservation Area: “In recent years, demand for off-street parking has increased pressures for additional garages, hardstandings and driveways. Care should be taken to ensure that provision for parking does not erode the semi-rural appearance of the Estate as a result of the introduction of additional hard surfaces and associated loss of planting.” Don’t turn your front garden into a petrol-station forecourt. A mix of gravelled areas, paving, lawn and plants can provide increased parking space without making the hard surface overly dominant. Perhaps a good way to get ideas is to look at some garden design books, such as “Designing your Ideal Garden” by David Stevens.

Note that an impervious hard surface may require planning permission.

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