| 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 proposed development is contrary to this policy in that the positioning of a first floor window on the rear elevation of the extension, i.e. as depicted on the submitted drawing, would impinge on the privacy of the adjacent property immediately to the east of the application site. Consequently, it is considered that an unacceptable element of unneighbourliness would result. It is further considered that the proposed extension would, by reason of its flat roof, be out of keeping with the design of the existing dwelling and the character of the area. |
