| 1. | Policy HOU18 of the 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, in terms of design, the substantial roof extension including the provision of living accommodation is considered to be out of character with existing development in the locality, which is predominantly two storey with no accommodation in the roof space.
Furthermore, the proposal, is considered, is contrary to criterion (ii) of the policy in that the extension would, by reason of its height, depth and bulk in such close proximity to the boundary with Nett Cottage, constitute an unneighbourly form of development which would have an overbearing and oppressive effect on the outlook from that property, as well as resulting in a loss of light for the occupiers thereof.
The submitted proposal does not accurately indicate on the block plan the position of the dwelling and accompanying ground floor extension relative to the northern boundary of the site and would be likely to give rise to an unsatisfactory relationship with neighbouring property in that resect. Additionally the block plan incorrectly indicates the size of the plot, in particular with relation to the garden area to the east of the dwelling
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