| 1. | The property is at the eastern end of a line of substantial detached houses which are in use as single dwellings, although the area to the east of the application site has a number of properties that have been converted to flats, it is felt that the character of this part of Avondale Road predominantly consists of properties in single family occupancy.
It is therefore considered that the change of use of this dwelling to two self-contained maisonettes would be contrary to Local Plan Policies HOU7 (criteria (A) and (E)), HOU15, HOU17 and HOU23 (criteria (B) and (C)) in that:- (i) the proposal would be out of character with this part of the road, (ii) the intensification in occupancy would have a significant detrimental effect on the character and amenities of the locality, (iii) the site is in an area predominantly comprising properties in single family occupancy and (iv) the resulting density of development would be out of character with the area where the property is located.
In addition the sub-division of this large detached dwelling would set a precedent for similar conversions in the vicinity.
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