Rotherham semi could get two five bedroomed houses built in its garden

It may sound like a modest home, but a bay-windowed semi in a Rotherham suburb could soon be expanded with an extension - and two new five storey homes alongside.

The property, in Wickersley Road, Herringthorpe, has a large garden and currently two garages within its grounds.

But a proposal has been put to Rotherham Council which would see the garages removed and two new homes created.

The existing house, of a 1930s style design, would remain but would benefit from a two storey extension to the side and rear of the building.

That would accommodate two new bedrooms, two bathrooms, extra living space and a garage.

Each of the proposed new homes would have five bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with a home office.

Because of land levels on the road, they would feature a lower ground floor, with sunken courtyards to the rear.

Planning documents state there is high demand for houses with four bedrooms or more in the area, due to market shortages.

The new-build proposals are said to “be a modern take on the strong architectural styling of the street”, which would feature red brick and orange clay roof tiles.

The lower ground floor makes the design effectively four storey, with dormer windows featuring in the top storey.

Each of the homes would have three parking spaces, all accessible from one access point.

An existing bush at the front of the property would need to be removed, as it affects visibility, but it would be replaced with newly planted alternatives.

A decision on the proposals will be made later by Rotherham Council.