| No. | Condition Text |
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| 1. | In the opinion of the local planning authority the proposed two storey dwellings are considered unacceptable in this instance by the overall scale, height and orientation of the dwellings which are in close proximity to the eastern boundary and in very close proximity to existing single storey residential properties leading to a significant and detrimental impact on the amenities of these properties by virtue of visual dominance and overbearing appearance. |
| 2. | Notwithstanding the above the impact of the scale of these dwellings would be further compounded by the site levels which are higher than those on the properties to the east and would add to the overall visual dominance of the proposed dwellings within the immediate street scene and when viewed from the dwellings to the east. |
| 3. | Policy HOU7 states that new residential development may be permitted providing that it would not be significantly detrimental to the form, character and setting of the settlement and would not be significantly detrimental to the amenities of adjacent occupiers or users of land. In this instance it is considered that the change from single storey to two storey dwellings would be contrary to criterion A & E of this policy. |
| 4. | Policy HOU15 states that all housing development will be assessed according to their effect on residential amenity, the character of the environment and other criteria. However, it is the contention of the local planning authority that the application fails on the grounds of residential amenity and detrimental impact on the character of the environment as it would have a significant detrimental impact on these factors. |
| 5. | Therefore for the reasons given above the proposed two storey dwellings are considered contrarty to the provisions of the adopted Great Yarmouth Borough Wide Local Plan and in particular policies HOU7 & HOU15. |
| 6. | STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT:- In determining this planning application the Borough Council has approached it in a positive and proactive way in accordance with the National Planning Policy Framework and where possible has sought solutions to problems to achieve the aim of approving sustainable development. Unfortunately, in this particular case, the proposal is not considered to represent an acceptable form of development and has been refused for the reasons given above. |
