Retrospective permission for gym and home office in Wisbech

The gym, visible to the left of the property, where a home office and store have also been given the go-ahead to stay <i>(Image: Google)</i>
The gym, visible to the left of the property, where a home office and store have also been given the go-ahead to stay (Image: Google)
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A householder can keep the gym and home office built beside their home without planning permission four years ago.

Fenland Council has agreed retrospective planning permission for the outbuildings at a property in Wisbech.

The additions were completed in 2022 at the house on Summerfield Close in the town.

They include a 4m by 3m home office, as well as a 2.5m x 2.5m store, and a side extension to the property containing a home gym.

Six neighbours supported the additions. They said they had not caused them any problems with noise or parking, while working from home was good for the environment.

A planning officer's report said: "The principle of extending and altering the dwelling and erection of outbuildings to provide facilities in association with residential accommodation is considered acceptable."

It added the new buildings were "modest in scale" while public views were limited therefore they would not harm the character of the street scene.

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