| 1. | The proposal constitutes an overdevelopment of the site in that the dwellings, by virtue of their size in relation to the dimensions of the plots and their relationship one to another, would be unduly cramped and out of character with surrounding property. Furthermore, the inclusion of three large houses on the site frontage to Pit Road would result in the development having a somewhat incongruous appearance in the street scene where more modestly proportioned dwellings prevail. In terms, therefore, of Policies HOU7 and HOU15 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan (adopted by the Borough Council on 23rd February 2001), the proposal is considered to be detrimental to the character of the settlement. Also, in respect of Policy HOU15, it is considered that the quality of the environment that would be created by the proposed development would not positively be enhanced. |
