| 1. | Policy HOU10 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan states that permission for new dwellings in the countryside will only be given if required in connection with agriculture, forestry, organised recreation or the expansion of existing institutions. The proposal, although described as a granny annexe, represents a fully self-contained two-bedroomed bungalow capable of independent occupation despite the stated possibility of providing a physical link to the existing dwelling by means of a car port. Although a case has been put forward regarding the need for the additional accommodation, the Borough Council, as Local Planning Authority, is concerned that, ultimately, there may be pressure for it to become a separate dwelling. Consequently, the Borough Council considers that, in view of the particular form of accommodation that is proposed, there is insufficient evidence to warrant a departure from national and local policies designed to protect the countryside.
Furthermore, the siting of the proposed granny annexe is such that it would detract from the outlook from the adjoining property as well as inducing a claustrophobic effect on the occupants thereof to the detriment of their residential amenity. In this respect, the proposal is also considered to be contrary to Policy HOU18 of the Local Plan. |
