| 1. | It is the policy and practice of the Local Planning Authority, as set out in the Borough-Wide Local Plan, to require that all new development relates satisfactorily to its surroundings in terms of its siting, appearance in the locality and relationship with neighbouring properties. In this case, the proposal would amount to a cramped form of over-development of a restricted site which would cause serious harm to residential amenity in terms of the relationship that would result between the new dwelling and the donor property. In particular, the sub-division of the plot, as proposed, would result in a significant loss of private amenity space currently enjoyed by the occupiers of No. 33 Ormesby Road. Consequently, the Borough Council, as Local Planning Authority, considers that the proposal is contrary to Policies HOU7/HOU8 (criteria (A) and (E)), HOU15 and HOU17 of the adopted Borough-Wide Local Plan. |
