| 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 to erect a pair of semi-detached four bedroomed houses with raised floor levels and raised external deck areas on this restricted site would introduce a form of development that would adversely impact on the residential amenities of the occupiers of the adjoining properties by virtue of overshadowing and overlooking Furthermore the development would appear as an overdominant feature to the occupiers of the nearby properties on Nelson Road South and Havelock Road. Consequently, the Borough Council, as Local planning Authority, considers that the proposal is contrary to Policies HOU7 (Criteria A and E) and HOU 15 of the adopted Borough-Wide Local Plan. |