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1.Policy HOU11 sets out the criteria with which planning applications for conversions of rural buildings are assessed. At HOU11 (c) it is stated that conversion should be capable without extensive extension and alteration. The proposal seeks to increase the foot print of the original barn by 33.52m2 which would increase the footprint of the building by 25% which is an extensive extension to the original building. Given the extent of the alteration and extension required to create a dwelling the application is deemed to fail to comply with Policy HOU11 of the Borough Wide Local Plan.
2.STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT: In accordance with the NPPF, in determining this application for planning permission, the Borough Council has approached it in a positive and proactive way and where possible has sought solutions to problems to achieve the aim of approving sustainable development. Unfortunately, despite this, in this particular case the development is not considered to represent sustainable or an acceptable form of development and has been refused for the reasons set out above.