| 1. | The erection of two houses on this area of land would result in a cramped form of development that would be out of character with the existing open appearance of the area. The dwelling on the western plot would, by virtue of its proximity to the boundary with no. 7 The Cove, have a dominating effect on that dwelling and would result in overshadowing and loss of privacy. The proposal would result in the loss of a green area of open space and would have a detrimental effect on the street scene.
The dwelling on the eastern plot is too close to the oak tree in the corner of the site which is protected by a Tree Preservation Order and would result in damage to the tree. The pruning proposed on the drawings would not be sustainable or of benefit to the tree which is a prominent landscape feature and in good condition.
The vehicular accesses to both dwellings are considered to be inadequate to serve the development proposed, by reason of their severely restricted levels of visibility at their junction with the U61 901- Yare Road. The development, if permitted, would be likely to give rise to conditions detrimental to highway safety.
The proposal also does not incorporate adequate facilities to enable a vehicle to turn on the site and so enter the highway in a forward gear which is considered essential in the interests of road safety.
The proposal is therefore contrary to Policies HOU7, HOU15 and REC11 of the Great Yarmouth Borough-Wide Local Plan which seek to safeguard the character and form of settlements, protect the amenities of the occupiers of adjoining dwellings and safeguard amenity and open space. The proposal is also contrary to Policy TCM13 which seeks to ensure that new development does not prejudice highway safety or the free flow of traffic. |
