Plans approved for homes to built on unused garden

Plans to build two homes on a site previously used as a garden have been approved.

The proposals include building two three-bedroom houses on the site adjacent to 41 Thornhill Avenue with each home having around 140 square metres each.

The scale of the homes would match the street scene set back from the road and would have access by car and a good-sized back garden.

According to the planning application, the area where the homes will be built is currently vacant and previously an unused garden to a house.

The plans have been conditionally approved by civic chefs despite comments left by residents opposing the proposals.

The plans for the two homes on Thornhill Avenue (Image: Hurrell Architecture Limited Alresford)

One resident said: “We object to the submitted building plans,

“The proposed two-story homes would be constructed near our boundary, severely limiting natural light into our Garden in the Winter.

“We support that a bungalow would be more suitable for the area as that what was originally there.

“We have concerns about privacy due to the proposed construction's proximity to our property. The proposed homes may result in overlooking, compromising our privacy and reducing the enjoyment of our outdoor space as we well as looking directly into our Front Room via our patio doors.

“Additionally, the noise of having 2 three-bedroom properties in the same space of a single bungalow that was there previously will be greatly increased.”

Meanwhile, another resident said: “The proposed two-storey homes would be constructed near our boundary, severely limiting natural light in our kitchen, downstairs hallway, downstairs extension, and upstairs hallway.

“Reduced access to sunlight would not only affect our mental well-being but also lead to increased heating costs, as we would lose the heat provided by the sun throughout the day.

“We support that a bungalow would be more suitable for the area and reduce the quantum of issues highlighted above and further below.

“We have concerns about privacy due to the proposed construction's proximity to our property. The proposed homes may result in overlooking, compromising our privacy and reducing the enjoyment of our outdoor space.”