| 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 within the enlarged roof 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, 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 House, 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 ground floor extension with a large mono-pitched roof presenting a large gable relative to the northern boundary of the site and would be likely to give rise to an unsatisfactory relationship with the neighbouring property in that resect and is considered contrary to criterion (ii) of the policy. |
