| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | Policy HOU18 of the Great Yarmouth 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 there would be a clash of styles between the proposed building and the existing dwelling, which is accentuated by their close proximity to each other. Whereas the existing dwelling represents a typical form of hipped roof bungalow, the proposed building would have a relatively steep and over-dominant pitched roof with gable ends. It is considered, therefore, that the proposed building would not be in keeping with the design of the existing dwelling. The proposal is also considered to be contrary to criterion (ii) of the aforementioned policy in that the creation of first floor windows would introduce a degree of overlooking of adjacent private gardens currently absent in respect of the existing dwelling. |
| 2. | The living area within the proposed building, which is described as "guest accommodation", appears capable of occupation independant of the existing dwelling. Consequently, in the absence of clarification of the intended use of the building, the proposal is, potentially, contrary to Policies HOU7/HOU8, HOU15 and HOU17 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan. |
| 3. | The proposal is contrary to Policy TCM13 of the adopted Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan in that the vehicular access to Winterton Road shown on the submitted plan, Drawing No. 1BRG/01, does not comply with the Department for Transport's 'Manual for Streets'. In particular, visibility at the point of access does not meet the required standard, nor is any vehicle turning area defined on the drawing. It is considered, therefore, that the access arrangements, as proposed, would prejudice highway safety. |
