Council approves extension with 40cm gap to neighbour's home

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 16:33 · Archive

Wokingham Borough Council approved a two-storey extension leaving 40cm between it and the neighbouring property.

Wokingham Borough Council's planning committee voted in favour of plans for a two-storey extension to a semi-detached house on Milton Road, Earley, on 14 October. The scheme involves demolishing the existing garage, shed and utility room.

The approved plans leave a 40cm gap between the side extension and the boundary, despite council design guidance recommending a one-metre separation. The plans were resubmitted after being updated, with changes including reducing the width of the side extension and altering the roof style.

A neighbour objected at the meeting, saying they had 'paid a premium price' to buy in the street. They told the committee that the 'massive double extension' would be 'completely overbearing', ruin their views and destroy the street's character. They warned that the narrow gap meant eaves would overhang their property and make it 'physically impossible' for them to build an extension in future.

Earley Town Council also objected to the development, arguing it would create a terracing effect along Milton Road and was too close to the neighbouring property. Concerns were raised about the extension's size, its proximity to the boundary and potential loss of daylight.

How it is being reported

• Controversial extension which will leave 40cm gap with next door approved by councilPlans for an extension that would leave just a 40cm gap between two homes has been approved - despite a neighbour's concerns.Reading Chronicle · 15 Oct, 16:00
• Controversial extension which will leave 40cm gap with next door approved by councilPlans for an extension that would leave just a 40cm gap between two homes has been approved - despite a neighbour's concerns.Bracknell News · 15 Oct, 16:00

In this story: Wokingham Borough Council · Earley Town Council · Milton Road, Earley

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