| 1. | Policy HOU18 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan (adopted by the Borough Council on 23rd February 2001) states that extensions and alterations to dwellings will be permitted where the proposal:
(i) is in keeping with the design of the existing dwelling and the character of the area;
(ii) would not significantly affect the amenities of any neighbouring dwelling; and,
(iii) would not result in over-development of the site.
The proposal is contrary to the objectives of this policy in that the extension would: (a) by reason of its height, length and close proximity to the western site boundary, be over-dominant in relation to the adjoining property, thereby having an overbearing and oppressive effect on its outlook, and (b) result in loss of daylight and sunlight to that property, to the detriment of its residential amenity. Furthermore, the extension, in terms of the proposed fenestration, is not considered to be in keeping with the existing cottage and the character of the area. |
