| 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 criteria (ii) & (iii) of this policy in that the two storey extension would, by virtue of its height, depth and bulk, and relationship to the adjoining house (No 3 Blacksmiths Cottages), constitute an unneighbourly form of development which would have an overbearing and oppressive effect on the outlook from this property, as well as resulting in an appreciable loss of daylight and sunlight for the occupiers thereof. Moreover given the restricted rear curtilage of the property the proposal is considered to be an overdevelopment of the site. |
