| 1. | The proposal is contrary to Policies HOU8 (criteria A and E), HOU15 and HOU17 of the Borough-Wide Local Plan (adopted by the Borough Council on 23rd February 2001) in that the dwellings would, by virtue of their siting and design, and the restricted width of the plots, be out of character with the surroundings. Futhermore, as a result of the above factors, the proposed dwellings would have a significant adverse effect on the residential amenities of adjoining occupiers, by reason of overshadowing and loss of privacy. |