| 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 criterion (i) of this policy in that the shed/garage would, by virtue of its positioning, height and the materials to be used in its construction, appear visually jarring in the surroundings and would present an unsatisfactory appearance in the street scene to the detriment of the character of the area. Furthermore, the proposal is, for this reason, also considered to be contrary to Policy BNV18 of the Local Plan which states that the Council will require alterations and extensions to buildings to be sympathetic to the character of the building to be extended and to its setting. |
