| 1. | Policy HOU18 of the Adopted Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan states that extensions and alterations to dwellings will be permitted where the proposal:
(a) is in keeping with the design of the existing dwelling and the character of the area;
(b) would not significantly affect the amenities of any neighbouring dwelling; and
(c) would not result in over-development of the site.
It is considered that the proposal fails all three of the above criteria and is, therefore, contrary to the objectives of this policy. Firstly, the development, in terms of the increased ridge height of the bungalow from 4.5 metres to 6.1 metres, would result in the creation of an incongruous feature in the street scene which would out of character with its surroundings. Secondly, the adjoining properties would suffer a significant loss of amenity from overshadowing due to the increased height of the building and/or overlooking from first floor windows; and thirdly, the proposal, if implemented, would result in an overdevelopment of the site by virtue of the size of the enlarged dwelling (and the total amount of accommodation that would be created) in relation to the relatively small plot on which it would stand.
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